Historic UK Blog
Odds, sods and everything in-between; welcome to the Historic UK blog! On these pages you’ll find top 10 lists of our favourite holiday cottages and historic hotels, side projects from the Historic UK team, as well as general musings from our writers.
Winston Churchill – Top Twelve Quotes
Winston Churchill was not only a great wartime leader but also a Nobel laureate, statesman, bon viveur and celebrated wit. Voted the greatest Briton of…
Christmas Gift Guide for History Buffs
Looking to treat that special history buff in your life, but struggling for ideas? Worry not, because we’ve put together a list of some of…
Top 10 stays for Railway Enthusiasts
Notice to all Train Buffs… If you’re looking for a short break or weekend away with a difference, browse our hand-picked list of railway related…
Top 5 Places to Stay in Windmills
There is something rather wonderful about a windmill. Gazing down on us with their circular towers, some with their sails intact, inviting us to climb…
Church Accommodation – Our Top 6 Picks
Staying in a church is a relatively new phenomenon, made especially popular in recent years by the lovely folk over at The Churches Conservation Trust….
The Real Places Behind Game of Thrones
With the return of HBO’s award-winning series, Game of Thrones, we have put together four filming locations in Northern Ireland, steeped in history, that all…
The Royal Navy’s Size Throughout History
Throughout the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras the Royal Navy boasted the largest and most powerful fleet in the world. From protecting the Empire’s trade…
Our Top 5 for the Norfolk Broads
Our Top 5 choices of accommodation on the Norfolk Broads including holiday cottages, hotels, boats and lodges
