Here's a look behind the George Harrison solo hit “Ding Dong, Ding Dong,” which celebrated change and the New Year.

This is the story of Great Britain in its defining decade of the 20th century, told with the help of remarkable photographs.

The renowned astrophysicist admitted in 2008 that he'd been offered a knighthood during the 1990s, a more prestigious honour ...

The beloved children's writer, known for magical stories including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the ...

A host of famous figures, including several with Irish links, have quietly turned down, returned or publicly rejected New ...

Indeed, the renowned artist is thought to hold the record for the most honours declined, having reportedly turned down five, ...

Last spring, Broadway prognosticators would have been well within the boundaries of common sense to posit that the big ...

Some of the famous faces who turned down the honours are listed below. Birmingham-born poet Benjamin Zephaniah made clear his ...