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An old print from 1827 of the 'Arrival of Prisoners at Lancaster Castle' compared to its view today. The well maintained...
10/06/2025

An old print from 1827 of the 'Arrival of Prisoners at Lancaster Castle' compared to its view today.

The well maintained gatehouse was constructed in the early 15th century, during the reign of King Henry IV.

Here's how the 14th century Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone, Kent has changed since this engraving in 1832. Originally ...
10/06/2025

Here's how the 14th century Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone, Kent has changed since this engraving in 1832.

Originally built in the 1390s for Archbishop William Courtenay, it served as a residence for the Archbishops of Canterbury when traveling through the area.

Hartland Abbey in North Devon was the last monastery in England to be dissolved under Henry VIII's reign.Established in ...
10/06/2025

Hartland Abbey in North Devon was the last monastery in England to be dissolved under Henry VIII's reign.

Established in 1157 as an Augustinian monastery, it was consecrated in 1160 by Bishop Bartholomew of Exeter.

The Olde Bell in Hurley, pictured here in 1908, claims to be the second oldest hotel in the world and the oldest in Brit...
10/06/2025

The Olde Bell in Hurley, pictured here in 1908, claims to be the second oldest hotel in the world and the oldest in Britain.

Founded in 1135, it was originally established as the guest house for the Benedictine Priory of Hurley.

The 17th century Lord Nelson Inn is situated in the picturesque village of Brightwell.It's named after Admiral Lord Hora...
10/06/2025

The 17th century Lord Nelson Inn is situated in the picturesque village of Brightwell.

It's named after Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, Britain’s most celebrated naval hero, famous for his naval victories against the French during the Napoleonic Wars.

Thornton Abbey's impressive gatehouse (England’s largest) was constructed in the 1300s.Today, it remains standing as one...
09/06/2025

Thornton Abbey's impressive gatehouse (England’s largest) was constructed in the 1300s.

Today, it remains standing as one of the nation's finest surviving medieval structures, and a rare remnant of a monastic gateway.

Houghton Mill is a beautifully maintained Grade 2 listed National Trust property.Milling has taken place on this site si...
09/06/2025

Houghton Mill is a beautifully maintained Grade 2 listed National Trust property.

Milling has taken place on this site since 974, but the current structure dates to the 17th century. It remains the last working watermill on this river.

Mapperton House is a Jacobean manor in the scenic countryside of West Dorset, often referred to as "the nation's finest ...
09/06/2025

Mapperton House is a Jacobean manor in the scenic countryside of West Dorset, often referred to as "the nation's finest manor house".

The original structure dates from the 1540s. It's been beautifully maintained since.

The George & Dragon in Speldhurst, Kent is one of England’s oldest inns with a history dating back to 1212 AD. The Grade...
09/06/2025

The George & Dragon in Speldhurst, Kent is one of England’s oldest inns with a history dating back to 1212 AD.

The Grade 2 listed structure was originally a manor house believed to have hosted a banquet for Kentish archers returning from the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Dick Hudson's Pub on the edge of Bingley Moor in West Yorkshire dates back to the 17th century. The well-preserved struc...
09/06/2025

Dick Hudson's Pub on the edge of Bingley Moor in West Yorkshire dates back to the 17th century.

The well-preserved structure began as a traveller's tavern known as The Plough Boy, situated on the old packhorse route between Bingley and Ilkley.

The former Post Office in Somerleyton was built between 1848 and 1857 for a prominent Victorian entrepreneur.Although it...
08/06/2025

The former Post Office in Somerleyton was built between 1848 and 1857 for a prominent Victorian entrepreneur.

Although its exterior is virtually untouched, it no longer retains any of its original interior features related to its former use as a post office.

Lovely to see that the church tower of Orford Church in Suffolk was restored to its former glory, after it had previousl...
08/06/2025

Lovely to see that the church tower of Orford Church in Suffolk was restored to its former glory, after it had previously suffered damage over time.

The church dates back to the 12th century, built around the same time as Orford Castle, during the reign of Henry II.

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