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- The History of the Welsh Marches | Castles, Lords & Conflict
The history of the Welsh Marches – an area on the England Wales border – is one of violent struggle, bloody battles and near constant conflict. It’s also an history of market towns and trade between two very different peoples: the English and Welsh. This is a brief history of this area – one of the prettiest in the UK, but relatively untouched by tourism. - The Black & White Villages of the Welsh Marches
The so-called ‘Black and White Villages’ of the Welsh Marches, the historic border landscape between England and Wales, are settlements containing gorgeous timber-framed houses in close clusters: dark oak beams set against pale panels, with rooflines that lean and settle in ways that make it clear these buildings have been standing for centuries. The effect… Read more: The Black & White Villages of the Welsh Marches - Salisbury Cathedral | Famous For Its Spire
The city of Salisbury isn’t 5,000 years old like Stonehenge, but is still a pretty historic place, originating at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum. Occupied by Romans, Saxons, and Normans, the settlement featured a royal castle and the first cathedral. In 1220, due to space constraints and friction between the military and clergy,… Read more: Salisbury Cathedral | Famous For Its Spire - Stonehenge | Guide To England’s Ancient Monument
Stonehenge sits on a flat, open plain in Wiltshire, England – a circle of massive prehistoric stones that has drawn visitors, scholars, and worshippers for centuries. Few ancient sites have inspired as much research, debate, and fascination, and the monument continues to resist easy explanation. A Monument Five Thousand Years in the Making Stonehenge was… Read more: Stonehenge | Guide To England’s Ancient Monument - Cambridgeshire | 10 Great Places to See & Go
Cambridgeshire, to the north east of London, is one of those places that isn’t all that well defined. It’s not the home counties, not as closely associated with East Anglia as neighbouring Norfolk and Suffolk, and not quite London suburbia. What’s more, it is dominated in most people’s perceptions by its main town — Cambridge… Read more: Cambridgeshire | 10 Great Places to See & Go - Places to Experience an English Rural Spring
Daffodils, Blooms & More Springtime in the English countryside is a riot of colour, new life on farms and the land waking up after the winter. The results can be seen everywhere, but the following places are especially great to experience a rural spring in England. Farndale Daffodil Walk The wild daffodils of Farndale have… Read more: Places to Experience an English Rural Spring - London’s Royal Parks | Hyde Park, Regent’s Park & More
Our guide to London’s eight Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park & Greenwich Park - Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales
Here’s our pick of the best 20 British Castles, in no particular order… 1. Leeds Castle Leeds Castle is one of England’s most picturesque historic sites, set on two islands within a lake and surrounded by extensive parkland. Originally built as a Norman stronghold in the 12th century, it later became a royal residence and… Read more: Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales - Cornwall Gallery
- St Michael’s Mount
St Michael’s Mount is a small tidal island located in Cornwall, sitting about 500 meters off the coast near the town of Marazion. The island is best known for its old castle, gardens, and legends. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. Getting to the Island The way you get… Read more: St Michael’s Mount