From London and Cardiff to Belfast and Edinburgh, there are 76 cities in the United Kingdom. Here’s everything you need to know. The United Kingdom has a very specific definition of a city. City status in the UK is officially granted by the reigning monarch...
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...
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...
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....
Hello there, traveller!
I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
