The beginnings The British transatlantic slave trade operated in a organised way for approximately 150 years - from 1660, until its abolition by an act of Parliament in 1807. During that period the British transported around 2.6 million natives of Africa across the Atlantic; to sell to plantation owners in the Caribbean and southern parts [...]
Prince’s Nativity Scene, Madrid
Each year Patrimonio Nacional set out the 300 year old nativity scene in the Palacio Real, created for the young Prince of Asturias (future Charles IV) by his father, the popular Charles III. Consisting of several hundred figures made from terracotta or wood it’s a fascinating sight to commence the festive season. Merry Christmas from [...]