Sir Philip Francis told the House of Commons that it must not let ministers manufacture crises as an excuse for grabbing more power.

Sir Walter Scott described how the long-forgotten crown jewels of the Scottish Kings came to light again.

Several English pianists impressed Joseph Haydn on his visits to London, but Maria Hester Park was a particular favourite.

Monsieur St Aubert falls seriously ill on a walking tour with his daughter Emily, and before the end asks an unexpected favour.

Admiral Lord Howe battered a French fleet far out in the Atlantic, and helped prevent the spread of bloody revolution.

Moscheles taught his adopted country how to write enchanting music for decades to come.