Volume 52 Issue 2 February 2002

Birth of Victor Hugo

The author of Les Misérables was born on February 26th, 1802.

Birth of Charles Lindbergh

The American aviator was born on February 4th, 1902.

The coffin of King George VI lies on a gun carriage drawn by naval officers, and accompanied by men of the Household Cavalry on Feb 15, 1952

The Funeral of King George VI

Richard Cavendish describes the King's funeral on 15 February 1952.

Holocaust Memorial Day in Britain

David Cesarani reflects on the past, present and future of education about genocide and bigotry.

Churchill's Faithful Chela

Charles Lysaght strips away some of the many mysteries surrounding Brendan Bracken, Churchill’s staunch but enigmatic supporter, and the founder of this magazine.