From Cork and Wexford to Antrim and Tyrone, there are 32 counties in Ireland (including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). Here’s everything you need to know. Ireland is defined by its political divisions. Divided between the Republic of Ireland...
With Bangor granted city status in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, there are now a total of six cities in Northern Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations back in...
With Milton Keynes, Colchester and Doncaster all being granted city status during the Queen’s 2022 Jubilee celebrations, there are now 55 cities in England. Here’s everything you need to know. How many cities are in England? Make a quick Google search and...
Is New Zealand a country? When did New Zealand become independent? Here’s everything you need to know about the sovereign nation of New Zealand (and yes, it is a country!). There’s an ongoing joke that New Zealand is always left off world maps; that...
With Dunfermline gaining city status in 2022, there are now 8 cities in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know! During Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, Dunfermline became the newest city in Scotland. Dunfermline’s...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
