Castles & Cathedrals – Britain and Britishness

Dover Castle — the Key to England

Described as the “Key to England”, Dover Castle has guarded the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe for

Invaded, embattled, and besieged through centuries of warfare, Warwick Castle (pronounced “Worrick”) survived the ravages of history to become one of

Shaped by centuries of history, the story of Herstmonceux Castle is a fascinating tale of ambition, intrigue, murder, abandonment, and

The Largest Gothic Cathedral in Britain In 1215, Archbishop of York, Walter de Gray ordered the construction of a Gothic structure

Towns and cities were often sited on rivers. Besides providing fresh water for drinking and irrigation, rivers provided a convenient means

Completed in 1515, Hampton Court was Henry VIII’s favorite summer residence. It epitomized Tudor fashion and style. But Henry didn’t

Noted for its architecture and long association with the royal family, Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in

And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England’s mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On

In the picturesque western Highlands of Scotland, where three lochs meet, sits a small island called Eilean Donan. And on