In 1565, one of the greatest battles in history took place—The Great Siege of Malta—where a handful of British knights, alongside their European allies, held back the full force of the Ottoman Empire.

Too often, we forget the stories that define us—stories of duty, courage, and sacrifice that set the British apart. But today, let’s revive our pride by remembering Eyam, a small Derbyshire village whose unbreakable spirit saved thousands. In 1665, the Great Plague struck Eyam, brought in by a bundle of flea-infested cloths from London. With death creeping through their streets, the people of Eyam were faced with a choice—flee and spread the plague, or stand firm and prote