Three extracts from letters and diaries

A satirical view of Wellington's duel The English diarist and cricketer Charles Greville writes in his diary, 21st March 1829: This morning the Duke fought a duel with Lord Winchelsea …...

Writers and performers recall their first broadcasting experiences

How do the behind-the-scenes negotiations actually work when there's a hung parliament? Two diaries by former insiders reveal the horse-trading required

Letters and diaries on money and politics

Four extracts from diaries, letters and books

Two extracts about English attitudes to art

Three seasonal diary extracts

The fine art of breakfasting

Three extracts from diaries and memoirs recording first encounters.