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Every year on 19^th September, people around the world celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day and as Britain, particularly the south west coast, has a long history with piracy, we thought we’d introduce you to some of Britain’s most well known pirates and some of the UK’s history with the movement.

If you’re taking part in any of the Heritage Open Days that are taking place across England this year, you’ll have noticed that the theme is Edible England and there is a real focus on heritage means of food and drink production as well as local delicacies. To get you in the spirit of the event and to tempt your tastebuds, here are a few of the nation’s heritage dishes for you to discover!

As September is the month of Heritage Open Days, we thought we’d take a look at some of the other important moments that took place through out history during the month of September.

Britain is a land full of myths and legends, from the Scottish stone circles and the Celtic tales of pixies and other night time nasties, there are plenty of myths and legends to explore while visiting the UK.

Head to Brighton this September where the Brighton Dome will be revealing its culinary past for this year’s Edible England themed Heritage Open Days in a series of events taking place at the Dome and online.

Forget finding a beach read for this summer, instead why not explore some of the UK’s biggest literary hotspots and find beloved characters and new favourites along the way?

What happened this month in years gone by? Take a look at these historic events that took place during the month of August.

Over a 1200 year span, there have been over 50 monarchs of England, the earliest of which were the Saxon kings who ruled what was then known as Wessex and Mercia. Today we’re going to take a look at our earliest monarchs dating before the Battle of Hastings.

Heritage Open Days are an annual celebration of history and culture which aims to bring together local people every September to find out more about their local heritage. It is a wonderful opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences. This year’s Heritage Open Days start on 10^th until 19^th September.

The summer time is the best time to visit some of the UK’s best Roman ruins, particularly those that are outside as the dry weather will allow you to see more of the former foundations, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite Roman sites for you to visit this summer.

If you’re not into the football but you love your summer sports, no doubt you’re invested in this year’s Wimbledon. To help you really get into the spirit, here are some little known facts about the competition – just make sure to have some strawberries and pimms on hand to truly immerse yourself into the Wimbledon atmosphere.

Wherever you are in the world, you’re never too far from news about British royalty. With one of the few remaining monarchies left in the world, it’s hardly surprising that we’re all so interested in the latest Royal birth, Royal wedding or Royal scandal. We also love a Royal home, whether that’s tours of Buckingham Palace in London or Windsor Castle – wherever you look in the UK, you’ll find evidence of Britain’s many castles, some in ruins or some perfectly preserved.