Liverpool is a place rich in history and culture, and with that comes some quirky place names. The origins of these names date back centuries and can offer an insight into the city's past. Many people ...

But the secret behind the name of one of Southampton͛s most picturesque historic streets has absolutely nothing to do with seafood. The real story behind the name Winkle Street is a tale of linguistic ...

The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 smallest cities from worst to best, with Chichester getting strong praise.

Jack Osbourne and wife Aree have paid tribute to his late father Ozzy with their newborn daughter's unisex name.

Colonial psychology of identity denial resurfaces in the age of X and digital discourse Suhail Farooq Khan In recent years, a curious pattern has surfaced in political conversations on the social ...

In the 400s, the Western Roman Empire abandoned Britain to its own devices. Twin brothers Hengist and Horsa saw an opportunity to lead an Anglo-Saxon invasion and reshape England’s identity. But ...

The majority of city and town names in New Hampshire come from British placenames (mainly English), but many of these placenames have mysterious origins.

The Battle of Brunanburh claimed the lives of thousands and experts believe it could have been fought on Wirral ...

Where did towns and villages within the Braintree district get their names from? History and origins revealed.

Rowdy: An appropriate name for a noisy, mischievous rooster! Harold: An Old English name meaning "powerful army," it also ...

Ivar the Boneless, also known as Ivar Ragnarsson, was a prominent 9th-century Viking leader. He led the Great Heathen Army’s invasions of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and established Viking dominance in ...

It could be argued that the concept of a parliament has its roots in Anglo-Saxon England with the Witan, or Witenagemot. This was a meeting or council of wise men whose role was to advise the ...