Historic York in pictures
A wonderful selection of photos of historic York
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
Above: Cliffords Tower, c1950
Victorian Edinburgh photos
A selection of photos of historic Edinburgh, taken at the end of the 19th century
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
Historic Belfast photos from the 19th century
A selection of photos of historic Belfast, taken at the end of the 19th century
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
Queen Victoria Quiz
How much do you know about Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Victoria?
For example, did you know that she was fluent in four languages – German, English, French and Hindustani? Try your hand at our Queen...
Britain’s greatest castles in pictures
Think of Britain and you will think of its magnificent castles, all unique and standing proud across the entire stretch of the country, from the towering peaks of Scotland to the southern most point...
Victorian London photo gallery
A wonderful section of images of historic London, taken towards the end of the 19th century during Queen Victorian's reign
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by...
Britain’s greatest cathedrals
You don’t have to be religious to believe that Britain’s cathedrals are the country’s greatest buildings, from the great medieval cathedrals to the Baroque brilliance of St Paul’s
A cathedral is a bishop’s church, where the bishop’s throne...
Interview with a Town Crier
Town Criers were an essential source of information when most people could not read or write. Chester's current town crier, David Mitchell, tells Victoria Robinson how "town criers were the original local newspapers".
"We can...
The UK’s Mightiest Mansions
POWER HOUSES are redolent of the ambition and achievements of their creators. Some of the most luxurious and imposing are now cared for by the National Trust. Siân Evans chooses some of her favourite grand houses.
St Paul’s Cathedral
With its famous great dome, Sir Christopher Wren’s Baroque masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral, has reinvented itself time after time and now stands as a true icon of the London skyline
If Big Ben is Britain’s most instantly identifiable building, St Paul’s Cathedral...
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