These remarkable photographs show Britain at the dawn of the 20th century in a way that has never been seen before. A photographic record of the country in 1900, from Clacton Pier to Dumfries, the delicate colours bring the scenes to life in what was then a revolutionary photographic technique invented by the Swiss printer Orell Fussli. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

An ethnic Indian in Malaysia is using an audacious strategy to highlight the plight of his mostly impoverished community by suing Britain, the country's former colonial ruler, for $4 trillion (1.9 trillion pounds). picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

It is the oldest surviving map of Britain, dating from around 1360.

The cartographer must have been feeling cocky. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Britain's slave trading past is getting a human face as an ancestry-tracing website starts putting the personal histories of the victims online for the first time. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Wealth used to be a man's world, but the gap between the sexes when it comes to money is narrowing rapidly in Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

This is a guide to Britain written for Americans who may be planning a visit here. Use this guide to help you become familar with the many complex, sometimes strange customs of the British People. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

The summer season has begun in Britain, celebrated during the weekend with eccentric rituals aimed at being silly for the sake of national identity. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

According to the International Coalition for British Reparations, Britain owes the world £31 trillion! If you think they're right, sign the petition. picked by TheStep 1 year ago

As Britain prepares to commemorate 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade, a new photographic exhibition focuses on human trafficking in the UK today. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The Archive of the Now is an online and print repository of recordings, printed texts and manuscripts, focussing on innovative contemporary poetry being written or performed in Britain. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

No... I mean REAL aliens! Thin grey men in flying ships and everything. FLEE! Run for your lives! picked by brightoncub 2 years ago

Are there the most stupid muggers in Britain? Minutes after attacking a teenager on a commuter train, these young lads shamelessly posed for CCTV footage. Then, astonishingly, they tried to cover up their faces with their scarves and jumpers once they realised what they'd done. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Rules, as they are, according to the Shin Kicking Association of Britain (motto “If it ain’t broke, yer not kickin’ hard enough!”) can be found here.

In certain ways, it seems more civilised than rugby. picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

Britain has more surveillance cameras than any other Western democracy. Here's a debate on the pros and cons. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

It's obviously more than just soccer, booze, rain and teenage pregnancy (but not a lot). picked by suckersklub 2 weeks ago

The fourth foal of a breed of donkey rarer than the giant panda has been born in the space of a fortnight at a British farm. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Who knows why the two countries hate each other, but the geological rift can not be explained by 2 massive floods. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Plans by Google to photograph millions of British homes and publish them online have been condemned as a 'gross invasion of privacy'. picked by maxriter 3 months ago

Imagine surfing that wave in! picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

A suspect in the Islamic terror plot to attack the Frankfurt airport is reported to be on the loose in the UK. The British will not release any pictures of the suspect of course; that might lead to Islamophobia, profiling or other non PC results. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago