Along the Promenade Rail: The Story of Ramsey's Queen's Pier
Built in the 1880s so steamers could land passengers at any tide, Ramsey's Queen's Pier fell silent in the 1990s. Volunteers are now rebuilding it, one bay at a time.
Europe
European landmarks and their stories, from Welsh castles and Pripyat's ruins to Genoa's Ponte Morandi and Hitler's Kehlsteinhaus, with the UK in focus.
Down the Pit, Up the Touchline: Ivor Powell, MBE
Ivor Powell went from a South Wales coal mine to Wales caps, a Guinness record and an MBE. He was still coaching students at Bath at 93.
Coal at the Valley Floor: The Story of Bargoed Colliery
For eighty years Bargoed Colliery dominated the Rhymney Valley, setting a remarkable output record in 1909 before closing in 1977. This is the story of the pit and what followed it.
Concrete Over the Polcevera: The Story of Ponte Morandi
Ponte Morandi was a daring concrete viaduct that carried Genoa's motorway for 51 years before its collapse in 2018. This is its story, from design to demolition and a long search for accountability.
Summit in the Clouds: The Story of the Kehlsteinhaus
Perched at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, the Kehlsteinhaus was built in 1937–38 as a Nazi-era gift and survived the Second World War. We trace its history, including the recent fire.
The Evolution of Caernarfon Castle: A Symbol of Power and Heritage
Caernarfon Castle, a formidable fortress built by Edward I, reflects centuries of history and heritage. This article explores its transformation into a UNESCO World Heritage Site.