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
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Castles & Cathedrals
Warwick Castle – England’s finest medieval castle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
In the picturesque western Highlands of Scotland, where three lochs meet, sits a small island called Eilean Donan. And on
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