Ironbridge and the Industrial RevolutionThe birth of the Industrial Revolution is believed by many to have taken place in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge, on the banks of the River Severn in Shropshire, England.
Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.
You and What Army band interviewTelford-based electro-rock band You and What Army describe themselves as "having unforgivingly catchy trance synths that soar over tectonic-plate-shatteringly heavy guitar riffs, dancefloor-destroyingly awesome basslines and lowrider-cruisingly phat beats, with the narrated apocalypse rapped, sung and screamed wildly into the fray." That's one massive claim, so BritEvents' Lucy Middleton catches up with the four piece band to find out more about their epic sound.
The Witchcraft Trials of EssexEssex is infamous with its involvement in the witchcraft trials that took place around 400 years ago. We look at case histories and the accusations that caused mass hysteria, showing the amazing stories behind the considerable loss of life.