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The Carolina land grant is issued in an attempt for England to oust Spain from America. It becomes an important agriculture area and shipping port.

The Dutch buy Manhattan from the Indians. The King of England gives the Duke of York New York/New Netherlands if he can take it away from the Dutch.

The ghostly gaggle haunting the building includes the Man in Gray, Charles Macklin, Dan Leno, King Charles II and, possibly, Joe Grimaldi.

St. Edward's Crown has been used at the coronation of British sovereign since King Charles II.

Sir Christopher Wren, designer of St Paul's Cathedral, is one of England's most well-known architects. How did this academic change the face of architecture in Britain

Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring.

It was the reign of King Charles I which was perhaps more than anything else responsible for initiating the conflict which led, ultimately, to the English Civil War.

William Penn uses his own wealth and that of other Quakers to insure than his colony of Pennsylvania would surpass all other American colonies to date.

Grinling Gibbons, influenced by the Baroque style of the Netherlands, created realistic still life woodcarvings from limewood. His skill has never been surpassed.

The return of England's Charles II from exile in Europe, and his Coronation in 1661, meant that theatrical performances could resume.

An emotional tale of one 17th Century actor's journey after women are suddenly allowed to perform.

When Sir Faithful Fortescue returned from Ireland on the eve of the English Civil War, he found himself fighting for Parliament. In the heat of battle he changed sides.

Soho has an interesting history. From being just a rural track hundreds of years ago it has developed over time into one of the most cosmopolitan areas in the city.

A plucky little girl, raised in the slums of London would rise to become one of England's most prominent women as the mistress of lusty Charles II during the Restoration.

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.

William Penn becomes a devout Quaker. He receives a land grant from the king and establishes Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers.

Crushed pineapple and nuts make Mexican Wedding Cake a tasty dessert that belies its simplicity. Iced with cream cheese frosting, it's sure to become a favorite.

First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant.

Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.

A cup of tea is the classic British beverage but taking a bit of care while brewing the tea can make it an even better drink.

Although best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost", in his own lifetime, John Milton was a well-known political writer, a career that nearly got him killed.

By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College

Oliver Plunkett fought hard to restore the Catholic Church after the Confederate War, but the enemies he made would later testify against him during the Popish Plot.

Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.

Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke wrote very important constitutional, philosophical and political works during the course of the 17th century.

The majority of us know the comfort of curling up with a cup of hot chocolate, but do many of us know where it comes from?

Edinburgh has some intriguing history to explore. These sites are all located near Edinburgh Castle and are within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses.

The intriguing and sinister history surrounding The Tower of London, where the Crown Jewels are kept, makes it one of London's most captivating tourist attractions.

Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.

A school for poor children established in London in 1552 was more closely associated with the American colonies than any other English educational institution.

White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.

Brief biography of John Dryden, prominent poet and playwright of the late 17th century during Cromwell and King Charles II. Translated works of Chaucer, Virgil, Ovid.

Claire Danes and Billy Crudup shine in this compelling drama depicting the transformation of women's roles on the English stage.

Hatchlands near Guildford in England, is home to a collection of historic keyboard instruments on display and still in regular use today at the concerts held there.

In Europe, after the death of King Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV puts Philip, his grandson, on the throne. This started a war in Europe and in the American colonies.

St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.

Impressarios in the Restoration were keen for spectacle and splendour, and Shakespeare seemed ideal material, with a few little tweaks here and there...

In his 6th Letter From a Farmer in Pennsylvania, the Farmer argued that Parliament's power to regulate trade did not grant a legal right to collect revenue from Americans

Beginning in the fourteenth century and lasting to the nineteenth, there was a law in England that enabled nobles and royalty to punish citizens without trial.

The history and composition of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.

Naval battles and naval heroes, busy quaysides, peaceful shorelines: the turmoil and tranquillity of the sea are captured by Dutch and Flemish Masters from 1550-1700.

England's most celebrated leading lady was actually a man during the Restoration, as women were forbidden to appear on stage. The law changes and he becomes unemployed.

Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.

Carol Ann Duffy, Britain's new Poet Laureate, is the first woman, the first Scot and the first openly gay person to hold the honour in the 341 year history of the role.

When Pennsylvania and Maryland were given to Penn and Calvert there were no natural boundaries except the Delaware Bay to the east. This was a problem for the owners.

The interactions between colonial militias and British regulars in the French and Indian War began the process of deteriorating relations with the home country.

Sights you may have missed - paths you may not have trodden - from the Da Vinci Code to Samuel Johnson's favourite pub. London is the tourist capital of the world.

London's theatres have a long history, from the original Globe Theatre in the 16th-century to the more than fifty theatres in the West End today.

The Banqueting House was the prominent receiving hall for the Stuart monarchs.

Windsor Castle has been a royal residence and fortress for over 900 years.