Britain

Martin Daunton argues that Labour's commitment to public ownership owed little to socialism and more to circumstances at the end of the First World War.

Jeffrey Green describes the impact of a troupe of six 'dwarf savages' and what it reveals about social and racial attitudes of the time.

Sue Harper reveals how a swashbuckling tale of gypsy romance opens an unexpected window on 1940s women in Britain.

Centenary celebrations of the building of Westminster Cathedral

Richard Cavendish reflects on the growth of the Clark's shoe industry.

Richard Cavendish explores the Bell Foundry Museum.

Penelope Corfield delights in the traditions and splendours of the Apothecaries Hall in the capital.

Liz Sagues looks at how the Museum of London are revamping their current exhibitions.

Richard Cavendish examines the history of the British Golf Museum.

Bernard Porter looks at the Victorian capitalist who made his fortune from dealing in weapons of war and constructed a Northumberland haven with the proceeds.