Oxford, once known as Oxenaforda – founded around 900AD as a great place to cross the river Thames with cattle – is now known for its...

Ipswich and north Essex was once ruled over by the Wuffingas monarchy of the 6th century Kingdom of East Angles, before being...

The Roman settlement Mamucium was established around 79 AD and has since become known as Manchester, home to the original set of...

Once known as Lindum Colonia, a lake-neighbouring settlement where retired Roman soldiers lived, Lincoln has a long and curious history...

Comfortably nestled between the breath-taking Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, Gloucester is home to a thriving automotive industry and...

The East Midlands is a significant economic hub, containing an estimated 2011 population of 4.5 million across six counties, and the area...