For over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the world. We love exploring the UK, and hope that whether you're a Brit or a tourist, you'll take every chance to discover British history and landscape for yourself, and enjoy the wonderful heritage that awaits in every corner of this wonderful country. Get inspired - Explore Britain's Heritage!
Most of our family travelling is done via stays in self catering cottages, where we can unwind and tour one area in-depth for a week or even 2 at a time.
History of Britain - the full text of the 1912 book
English
Culture
What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.
British Biography
Our look at the lives of famous people in art, architecture, science, and literature.
Cornwall boasts some of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in Britain, whether it's a tiny fishing port or a community sheltering in the shadow of Bodmin Moor. …
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Brockfield Hall is a late Georgian house, built in 1804 by Peter Atkinson for Benjamin Agar. Atkinson worked in the office of noted York architect John Carr ('Carr of York'). The most striking feature of Brockfield is an oval entry hall, which features a cantilevered staircase.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Bridge over the Atlantic - Seil, Argyll
Achmore Stone Circle - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Dun Eistean - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Clach an Truiseil Standing Stone - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Verulamium Museum - St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Little Bedwyn, St Michael's Church - Little Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England
Down Ampney, All Saints Church - Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England