Articles related to "Blenheim"

In England's Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace draws fans of British history, gardens, architecture and the legacy of Winston Churchill and the Dukes of Marlborough.

Much was expected of the Blenheim IV but its crews suffered heavy losses in the opening years of World War II.

The Bristol Blenheim entered RAF service in 1937 and could easily outpace the current fighters, yet at the outbreak of war it was already obsolescent.

W/Cdr. Hugh Malcolm was remembered as a determined and inspiring leader in the harsh conditions of the 1942 North African campaign.

John Churchill is one of Britain's greatest heroes. He won the Battle of Blenheim against Louis XIV, the greatest victory since Agincourt.

Thoroughbred racing in the 1950s became a television event with the coming of the unstoppable gray, Native Dancer. Court Turf scored a third generation Derby title.

Now used as the headquarters for the British Commonwealth, Marlborough House was built by a Duchess and was the residence of royalty.

The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.

This article covers the career of Hughie Edwards in war and peace. One of Bomber Command's legendary figures. Read of his remarkable operational missions.

Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.

Visit England's stately homes to see some of the finest historic buildings in Britain. Set in some of the UK's most beautiful scenery, they are mostly easy to access.

As a Blenheim II product, Whirlaway got a double dose of the erratic gene that caused English breeders to shy away from their own stallion. But Whirly made good.

Apples are good for you, giving Vitamin C and dietry fibre. What's more, they taste good and kids like them! That's why the UK's "Apple Day" has been running for 17 years

An able negotiator and outstanding speaker, Thompson worked his way up the political ladder from Alderman for the City of Halifax to Prime Minister of Canada

Bloodlines of four American Triple Crown winners trace directly to the great British running and stock champion, Eclipse. Awards are named for him.

The world recognizes Winston Churchill as the legendary man of World War II. The many facets of Churchill make him a study in comparisons and contrasts.

There were four Triple Crown winners in the 1940s. Two of them, Count Fleet and Citation, became high profile stallions, but Whirlaway and Assault had other attributes.

Anne came to the throne at a time of war. The military successes acheived by her friend and confident the Duke of Marlborough, elevated Britain's infulence to new levels

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the most popular toy breeds in the UK; now, the Cavalier is rising in popularity in the USA as a family and companion dog.

Eddie Arcaro is the only jockey in history to ride two Triple Crown champions, winning in 1941 and 1948. He was the first of two jockeys to win five Kentucky Derbies.

The angular Hampden offered great advances over an earlier generation of bombers but in the unforgiving arena of air combat it was judged as 'inadequate'.

Churchill was part-American, was born in a cloakroom, suffered a childhood lisp and was a terrible scholar. The war leader could, however, do a good gorilla imitation.

Winston Churchill was a British politician and is best known for being the Prime Minister of Britain during World War Two.

Oxford offers a range of guest accommodation but staying in its world renowned institution at the heart of town is a memorable experience.

Triple Crown winners have great pedigrees, and Big Brown is favored here, as well. His daddy, Boundary, and his dam, Mien, trace to Northern Dancer and Round Table.

Apples, on fruit trees grown in orchards, open yards and in containers, should be ripe and ready for harvesting and storing in October. Here's what to do this month.

Aside from the most commonly known day trips from London; Oxford, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Brighton - there are numerous other hidden gems for the tireless traveller.

Louis XIV or the "Sun King" as he was known, ruled France from 1643 to 1715. He was widely held to have been the greatest monarch of his age.

The Douglas Boston was a versatile aircraft, well liked by the crews who operated it in a variety of conditions from tropical jungle to the snows of Russia.

Pensive, Ponder, and Needles completed the second father-son triple Kentucky Derby championship. Reigh Count, Count Fleet, and Count Turf accomplished the first triple.

Many princely steeds stepped hoof to race track in the 1960s Derby parade. Northern Dancer and Majestic Prince were magic, while Carry Back came with humble ancestry.

The region around Oxford has some delightfully quaint and qunitessentially English villages

Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines.

Churchill rose from the House of Commons to become Prime Minister and is considered the greatest British leader of the 20th Century.

The Fairey Battle offered great improvement over the biplanes it superseded but in the harsh reality of combat it failed disastrously.

Guest Writer Derick Alexander takes us to Carmel Valley and the Land Rover Driving Experience for an off-road adventure this city boy will not soon forget.

From Sir Barton in 1919 to Affirmed in 1978, thoroughbred racing has seen just 11 Triple Crown winners. Can a 2007 three-year-old step into TC horse shoes?

Ghosts may lurk in England's only Tudor castle that's a hotel. After Henry VIII had its owner beheaded, he claimed it for the Crown. Paying guests now occupy its rooms.

Visitors walk grounds where English roses bloom, pheasants roost, a Queen of England is buried, English Civil War raged, and 1,000 years of romance and intrigue unfold.

Brief biography of Sir Winston Churchill, war time leader who led Britain to victory, was also a literary man and an artist.