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The paper deals with the history of English literature in the context of bibliophile editions of the 19th century prints published abroad and preserved in Slovak National Library (SNL). The subject of the paper is the ballad The Rime of the Ancient Mariner in the representative New York edition with illustrations by Gustav Doré. The author presents Samuel Taylor Coleridge's ballad as a cultural phenomenon, but above all to also point out the abundance of the SNL's collections and the possibilities of getting to know and presenting important works, as well as the relationships they often contain in the form of handwritten or printed notes. This specimen is no exception -- the signs declare a connection with the dedicators and owners who owned the ballad before it became part of the SNL's collections. Regardless of the owner, the New York edition of the ballad represents a certain representative form of the most significant literary works of the 19th century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"The Iconic British House" is a comprehensive survey of modern domestic architecture in Britain, written by Dominic Bradbury and featuring a foreword by Alain de Botton. The book showcases 50 diverse homes, ranging from an Arts and Crafts treasure in Surrey to contemporary designs, all photographed by Richard Powers. The featured houses are united by their creative flair, ingenuity, and ability to inspire envy. This book offers readers a glimpse into the rich architectural history and innovation of British homes. [Extracted from the article]

Lucy Holland's novel, Song of the Huntress, reimagines the myth of the Wild Hunt by gender-swapping the immortal King Herla for a female war chief who encounters the historical warrior queen Æthelburg. Holland discusses her inspiration for combining myth and history, as well as her goal of including queer identities in historical periods where they have been overlooked. The book explores the struggles of its three main characters and their individual identities in a violent period of British history. Holland conducted extensive research to ensure historical accuracy, drawing on the expertise of historians and amateur enthusiasts alike. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information about the books which explores and display the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II of England. It mentions that bookstores displaying books exploring the glory of Queen Elizabeth II. It discusses that "The History of Coronation" an informative book which gives a full history of the coronation ceremony and its importance of English history.

The Post Office sub-postmaster scandal is described as the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history. It began when the Post Office introduced a new IT system called Horizon, which showed missing funds for many sub-postmasters. Over 900 sub-postmasters were prosecuted for theft and false accounting, resulting in imprisonment, bankruptcy, and debt. It was later revealed that the sub-postmasters were not at fault, and the problem lay in the Horizon system. The scandal has led to a parliamentary inquiry, a new law to overturn convictions, and a compensation program. The situation is still ongoing, with the commission expected to present its results in the fall. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the Web site British Society, 1939-1951 available through Coherent Digital's History Commons platform at coherentdigital.net/brho.

The author discusses how he is able to juggle multiple careers as a librarian and a writer in the U.S., focusing on his experiences at the American Library Association's annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. along with the authorship of Victorian-era novels and issues involving British history and true crime. It states that the author sometimes travels to Europe to conduct research for his books. Interlibrary loans and his writing methods are also examined.

In this delightful history, literary scholar Morrison argues that England's Regency period (1811-1820) was "perhaps the most extraordinary decade in all of British history", and "marked the appearance of the modern world.". [Extracted from the article]

This article presents an interview with Brenda Rickman Vantrease. For retired Tennessee school librarian Brenda Rickman Vantrease, the publication of her first novel has been an overwhelming Cinderella experience. Translation rights to "The Illuminator" have been sold in ten countries, and the American Booksellers Association has selected it a March Book Sense pick. Marvels Vantrease, "How can they have such faith in a career that is starting at age 60?" What interested you in 14th-century England? How did your novel develop? Why did you decide to write a historical novel rather than straight history? Are you working on another book? There now seems to be a renaissance in historical fiction. Can you speculate on why? As a first-time novelist at age 60, you are a late bloomer. What advice do you have for older writers?

Reviews the periodical "Albion: A Quarterly Journal Concerned With British Studies," edited by Michael J. Moore.

Reports that the British Library in London, England has sent to the North Carolina Museum of History an exhibition on the history and art of Great Britain, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Virginia-based Roanoke voyages of 1584-87. Features of the exhibition; List of the exhibition materials.

The article presents a brief history of the evolution of farm tractors in Great Britain. Topics mentioned include the importance of farm tractors during World War I when the country was struggling to boost its home-grown food production, large orders made by the British government of tractors from American companies to meet the increased demand, and haulage work done by tractors for the British army with steam traction engines able to handle heavier loads.

The article offers author's views on general elections of Great Britain exploring history of the country elections during 1970. Topics discussed include social aspects of corporal punishment in schools; problems faced by people that related to strikes, power cuts and sugar shortages; and concerns related to Brexit.

The article offers information on the popularity of the One Day in History project, a single-day nationwide blog organized by Britain's History Matters Campaign. It had logged entries from nearly 46,000 residents, including students at all 29,000 schools in the country. History Matters prepared art online from for the journal entries, but also permitted the uploading of personal blogs, provided they did not exceed 650 words.

This article provides information on some online information resources related to Great Britain. Domesday Online provides a unique insight into the history of England based on the "Domesday Book," where results of a national survey ordered by William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, were recorded. Users can search the site for people and places with English translations of the original Latin text. Geograph British Isles is an online community project which offers representative photos of the entire Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The European Digital Library is an attempt to digitize the collections of Europe's National Libraries. 2 million books, films, photos and manuscripts will be accessible through the site by 2008.

Focuses on pillboxes situated in agricultural farm lands in Great Britain. Significance of the pillboxes to British history; Function of the pillboxes in agriculture; Plans for the preservation of the pillboxes.

The article reflects upon the impact of Great Britain's general elections of May 2015 on government policies on various issues concerning the optical trade and the National Health Service (NHS). Topics discussed include restructuring of the NHS, and sight test fees of the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS). Also discussed are various agendas propagated by the Conservative and Labour Parties for the elections which included electronic health records, tobacco sales, and general practice.

The article discusses the use of offshore pension accounts in 2012 in the wake of a crackdown by Great Britain's HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax authority on pension schemes involving several offshore centres, including Guernsey and the Isle of Man. The HMRC's review of the rules governing qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS) is also mentioned.

An interview with author C.J. Sansom is presented. When asked about the Tudor era, he relates that it is an important part of the English history due to the changes in the religious practice and the political authoritarianism of Henry VIII. The author thinks that the biggest misconception about Henry is that he was a successful monarch when issue on taxation, inflation and social unrest took place under his regime. Sansom reveals that his book may become a television series with Kenneth Branagh possibly playing Shardlake.

Reports that the Gale Group, a Thomson Corp. company, is working with the Sir Winston Churchill Archive Trust to publish the complete papers of Sir Winston Churchill. How the papers are considered one of the most important sources available for the study of modern British and world history; Details of the collection which includes his writings from childhood through adulthood; Expectation that publication of the document will begin in 2001.