Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a huge botanical garden in London that is one of the Royal Botanical Gardens. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning that it is culturally significant and protected by international treaties. Kew Gardens has over 50,000 plants. Kew Gardens began in the 1700s when August, the Princess of Wales and the …

Georgian Era

The Georgian Era lasted from 1714 to 1837, and it was named after Kings George I through IV. It is known for luxurious architecture, fashion, and literature. During the Georgian Era, industrialism was introduced and the population of Britain increased significantly. It was a period of cultural refinement. Part of the Georgian Era is the …

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II became Queen upon the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.  She was not expected to be Queen, but when her uncle abdicated the throne to her father, she was suddenly next in line. At age 92, she is still Queen today. She is the longest reigning monarch in the …