Dating from 1106, this inn has seen its fair share of murders! One 17th century landlord used a hinged bedstead and a trap door to tip his victims into boiling liquid. Great real ales.
Wonderful architecture. Seek out the spot where Arch Bishop Beckett was murdered.
London's best stately home. You get a mix of Medieval, Tudor and Art Deco. And look out for the giant fish in the moat.
There are some georgeous restored Tudor Roses and Pomegranates on the ceilings. It's always worth looking up here!
Family home of Winston Churchill from 1924 until his death. Excellent collections of mementoes of his career and some of his paintings. Run by National Trust.
Of the world’s greatest museums if not the world’s greatest museum. Go for the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin marbles, the amazing Mesopotamian structures and the great court in the center.
Ravenglass was an important naval base for the Romans in the 2nd century.Although little remains of the fort, the Roman Bath House has survived to a height 12ft making it the UK's tallest Roman wall.
Interesting fort. One of the better sites on the Western half of Hadrians Wall.
As close as you will get to a time travel machine, the Jorvik Viking Centre will take you back over 1,000 years!
The castle was built in 1550, around the time Lindisfarne Priory went out of use, stones from the priory were used as building material. It was refurbished by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901 [Wikipedia]. Baca selengkapnya.
Seems like it's just a square with fountain and tall statue... lots of people watching and not many street performers!!!! Conveniently located to the National Gallery and Leicester Sq and more!
Inchmahome Priory was built 1238. Mary Queen of Scots, aged four, was sent here for protection with her four Maries, after the Scottish defeat by the English at the battle of Pinkie Cleuch in 1547.
Formerly an orphanage, Russian consulate and home to Freddie Mercury in 1969. Beautiful interior.
Opened in 1832, this cemetery contains many remarkable monuments and famous people, including Brunel (father and son), writers Thackeray and Trollope, and playwrights Rattigan and Pinter.
I've been in nearly all the major museums of the world, the British museum put all the history at hand for free. Don't forget the Rosetta Stone, The Partenon Frescoes and The Ishtar Door.
Popularly known as the Neasden Temple; using 5000 tonnes of Italian and Indian marble; it was hand crafted in India before being assembled in London in 2 1/2 years. Free entry
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is unique. Built in about 140AD it is the only example of its kind in Britain being a theatre with a stage. The Theatre could seat 2000 spectators. Unearthed in 1847 Baca selengkapnya.
It greeted us at Chester city centre. Half of it is preserved so the destroyed parts are drawn to show the full perimeters. All of the city is full of historical monuments from the Roman times
Largest known Roman residence in Britain. Impressive collection of floor mosaics.
Extensive ruins of the fourth largest Roman city in Britain. Home to the tallest remaining Roman wall in UK. Run by English heritage.
Excavated remains of a Roman 'Saxon shore' fort built around 200 AD. Run by English heritage.
Check out the penguins at feeding time at 2pm. It costs just £10 and can be booked through the Harewood Information Centre on 0113 218 1000.
The history of London told through reconstructed interiors and street scenes, alongside displays of original artefacts found during the museum's archaeological digs. Baca selengkapnya.
Handel's residence for the last 36 years. He wrote Messiah here. Interestingly Jimi Hendrix lived next door a couple of centuries later.
Alright, the best part being the 'ride' around old Jorvik and the info at the end about the archaeological analysis of skeletons.
Excellently preserved 17th century mansion. Reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain. Run by National Trust.
Not National Trust. On private land but maintained to some extent by NT (litter clearing mainly). Dates from 3650BC and was in use for only 20 years or so.
