What is the United Kingdom? How many countries are in the UK? What’s the difference between the UK and Great Britain? Here’s everything you need to know! The United Kingdom is a uniquely complex construction of different ‘counties’ that all...
How many counties are in England? From Leicestershire to Yorkshire, we unravel England’s confusing county system. England’s intricate system of counties often causes outright bewilderment, even amongst English natives like myself. The ‘county...
Is Wales a country? Is Wales part of England (no!)? And could Wales ever become independent? Here’s everything you need to know! ‘Cymru am Byth! [Wales forever!]’ The rallying cry of Welsh patriots. During Covid-19, the town of Llaynmynech was divided in two....
Is Cornwall a country? Is Cornwall part of England or Wales? Could Cornwall ever become independent? Here’s everything you need to know! ‘Cornwall was in existence 500 years before England was ever thought of.’ Cornish Campaign Group, Kernow Matters to...
In Beirut, a humble farmer’s market offers a powerful story of hope and perseverance amid the turmoil and corruption of modern Lebanon. By Richard Collett ‘Beirut. The food’s delicious, the people are awesome. It’s a party town. And everything wrong with the...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
