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 Britain's …
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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 for the north of England to …
10 of the Best Medieval Abbeys in Britain
Hauntingly beautiful, the ruined abbeys of England, Scotland, and Wales stand majestically defiant against the elements—a reminder of a medieval past governed …
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 this island is a dream castle. …
9 Fascinating Facts About Bluebells — England's Favorite Wild Flower
Dreaming of Spring. The time of year when woodlands all over Britain start to look bloomin' beautiful, reaching a peak by early May as a dense carpet of blue …
The Shambles—York's Famous Medieval Street
We can learn a lot about the history of a place just from its name. “Shambles” is an archaic term for an open-air slaughterhouse and meat market. …
The Shambles—York's Famous Medieval Street
We can learn a lot about the history of a place just from its name. "Shambles" is an archaic term for an open-air slaughterhouse and meat market. Aptly named …