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Discovering Roman London
London’s long history is one of its many attractions for visitors. Yet less is known of the city’s Roman past than of the Middle Ages
Kew Gardens: London’s “Lesser Known” UNESCO World Heritage Site
London has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but one – the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew – is less visited than the others. Each of
A Continuous Tradition: The Roman Spa and Hot Springs of Bath
Over the years I have developed a mild obsession with Roman remains, seeking them out across Europe and elsewhere. But even better than ruins are
Reliving Medieval History at Mount Grace Priory, Yorkshire
At first sight, Mount Grace Priory looks more like a Jacobean house than a medieval monastery. You approach a grand façade with a formal stepped
Save Money When You Visit Historic Sites, With English Heritage Membership
UPDATE – March 2020. Due to the Covid-19 crisis English Heritage has currently closed all of their staffed properties. However, free-to-enter sites remain open to
Ancient Burial Sites on the Isle of Man
I recently wrote about the Celtic and Norse heritage of the Isle of Man. But I was surprised to discover that the island also has