Famous Royal Visits to Spa Towns
Spa towns have always enjoyed a close relationship with royalty. Whether as distinguished visitors, trendsetters or patrons, royal guests played a large part in bringing Britain’s spa towns into popularity.
Malvern water, bottled by Schweppes,...
Conquer the Tower at Windsor Castle
For over 800 years, Windsor Castle’s world-famous Round Tower has dominated the surrounding landscape. This month they announced a new, guided tour – ‘Conquer the Tower’.
For over 800 years, Windsor Castle’s world-famous Round Tower has...
Historic Treasure under threat
A rare silver 18th century wine cistern commissioned by Thomas Wentworth (1672 – 1739), who built Stainborough Castle, and who was the ambassador to the King of Prussia at Berlin, is under threat of...
Early opening for some of Britain’s beautiful buildings
A lot of our favourite places to visit close their doors during the quieter winter months, using the time to clean and carry out vital restoration work, before welcoming visitors again in the spring....
Help save the Frome Hoard of ancient coins
An appeal has been launched by The Art Fund to help save the Frome Hoard – one of the most important collections of Roman coins in Britain – and keep it in Somerset where...
Royal support to save Tudor Panels at Chichester Cathedral
Prince Charles is the patron of the new appeal launched to save magnificent Tudor Panel Paintings by local artist Lambert Barnard, in Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed...
Royal Ballet Exhibitions
Discover the history of The Royal Ballet, home of such famous names as Dame Margot Fonteyn, Alicia Markova, and Darcey Bussell.
Principal Ballerina Mara Galeazzi
BALLET FANS HAVE two treats to enjoy starting this autumn. London's...
The Royal Society celebrates 350 years
A critical moment in the history of modern science is captured in a new display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, as the Royal Society marks its 350th anniversary.
To mark the 350th anniversary...
Step back in time for the visit of a royal princess
An old news reel from 1962 has been found by the owners of Plas Dinas Country House in Snowdonia, showing Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret on an official visit there when she visited nearby...
Britain’s heritage opens its doors
This September, the annual Heritage Open Days event takes place, celebrating England's architecture and culture by giving you free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Each...
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