Dover Castle — the Key to England

October 17, 2017October 21, 2017 David James

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

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Warwick Castle – England’s finest medieval castle

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 David James

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

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Herstmonceux Castle

May 18, 2017April 26, 2018 David James

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

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York Minster – the Magnificent Medieval Cathedral of Northern England

November 6, 2016October 11, 2017 David James cathedrals, medieval

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

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The Story of the Medieval Town of Arundel

October 18, 2016June 7, 2017 David James castles, mediaeval, towns

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

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10 Fascinating Facts About Hampton Court Palace

September 25, 2016October 1, 2017 David James Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII

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

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10 Fascinating Facts about Windsor Castle

June 17, 2016April 20, 2017 David James castles, royalty, towns, Windsor

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

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10 Fun Facts About the Yorkshire Dales: England’s Green and Pleasant Land

June 7, 2016October 14, 2017 David James Bolton Abbey, Bolton Castle, Dales, farms, Yorkshire

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

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Eilean Donan—a place to live forever?

April 21, 2016August 10, 2017 David James medieval, Scotland

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

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