A large 12th century church, rebuilt on a unique trapezoidal plan in the 13th and 14th centuries. There is a 14th century effigy of a knight in the Lady Chapel, and another, possibly earlier, canopied tomb in the churchyard. A fragment of a Saxon cross is built into the exterior wall.
Links to thousands of travel resources throughout England,
Scotland, and Wales. To the best of our knowledge this
is one of the largest online resources of information
on travel in the UK, with listings covering everything
from official regional tourist boards to local village
websites.
Unwind in the elegance of this beautiful 17th century mansion set in 15 acres of its own wooded parklands. Walking distance from the centre of Darlington and yet only a short drive from breathtaking Yorkshire Dales scenery, this hotel is fabulous for both business and leisure.Minutes from the A1, and … more >>
British
Biography
Our look at the lives of famous people in the fields
of art, architecture, science, and literature throughout
British history. From Chaucer to Tennyson, Christopher
Wren to William Shakespeare.
English
Architecture
The story of English architecture and historic building
styles, from prehistoric monuments to Victorian Gothic,
with our suggestions for the best examples from each
period to visit in England.
London
History
From the Romans to the Blitz, our look at the colourful
history of London.
"... for one of the Metropolis and the See of the Archbishop it makes but a meane appearance, the Streetes are narrow and not of any length, save one which you enter of from the bridge, that is over the Ouise which lookes like a fine river when full after much raine ... the houses are very low and indifferent as in any Country town, and the narrowness of the streetes makes it appear very mean."
+Featured Attraction+
Bloodgate Hill Hillfort- South Creake, Norfolk, England
An Iron Age hillfort, located on a hill above the village of South Creake. It is unusual to find Iron Age forts in Norfolk, and Bloodgate hill is one of the best. The origin of the name 'Bloodgate' is unknown, and it is unlikely to denote anything remotely bloody! The fort is almost completely circular, with a smaller ring within the perimeter, from which Iron Age pottery has been recovered. ... more
NEW 
