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.

Confused about Cricket?

Historic UK’s quick and simple guide to the rules of Cricket.

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Places to Stay in the Cotswolds

Historic UK’s selection of the top five places to go and stay in the Cotswolds

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Top 5 Holiday Cottages in London

Welcome to Historic UK’s top 5 holiday cottages to rent in and around London.

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A Little Bit of Christmas Fun

Historic UK’s A Little Bit of Christmas Fun, with a nod to Charles Dickens

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Top 5 Victorian Modes of Transport

Explore Historic UK’s top 5 selection of Victorian modes of transport still in public use today, including railways, lifts, steamers…

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Poldark Film Locations

It’s great to see BBC’s Poldark back on our screens! The stunning Cornish landscape and locations play a starring role…

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Top 5 Castles in Britain

Historic UK’s selection of the best castles to visit in Britain.

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Metal Detecting around the Staffordshire Hoard Site

On the 26th October 2013, Historic UK ventured into the Staffordshire countryside to do some digging…

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The Search for King Alfred the Great

In 2013, archaeologists will begin their hunt for the remains of one of the greatest monarchs in English history; King…

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Top 5 Holiday Cottages for Families

Historic UK’s top 5 self catering cottages for families in the UK, including the fabulous apartments at Watermouth Castle in…

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