Hundreds flocked to Darlington railway station to get a first glimpse of the new extension, part of a £140m upgrade hailed as a new chapter for one of Britain’s most historic rail towns.

These photos will transport you back through one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of Britain’s railway.

Britain's railway system can get you anywhere you need to go, but make sure you don't accidentally break a rule that could ...

Heads turn as the man known simply as “Soho George” approaches an Italian café in Frith Street, in London’s West End. He is ...

Preamble and the Accused Ehelepola tragedy has twists and turns; I start with the African proverb, “Until lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In ...

The beloved 114-year-old miniature wood-burning steam engine's track is deteriorating and can't easily be replaced as it is ...

Looking for free days out this May half term? From museum activities and library events to outdoor play sessions and city ...

There are few places where history can be felt more powerfully than these pathways, walked by explorer, author and TV presenter Nicholas Crane ...

Madanpur Khadar, a historical village near Delhi, reflects colonial influence with its Zaildar system, blending past and present in a changing urban landscape.

The Class 99 hybrid made its debut at Dorset’s Swanage Railway during the heritage line’s annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival.

From the Battle of Bunker Hill on, Connecticut and its people played prominent and pivotal roles in the Revolution.

Fossils fascinated Sir David Attenborough throughout his childhood. The BBC retraces the steps of Sir David's formative experiences roaming the British countryside.