Destinations UK
Every month we will feature selected destinations in detail throughout Britain. These features will build over time to provide the visitor with a wonderful gazetteer of Britain! We also include links to heritage accommodation for each destination.
Queen Elizabeth’s Oak
An article about Queen Elizabeth’s Oak in Greenwich Park, and its link to Tudor history. Part of the Secret London…
The SS Great Eastern’s Launch Ramp
At the south western tip of Millwall on the Isle of Dogs in East London lies the remains of Brunel’s…
The History of Millwall
A short history of Millwall, one of the most influential but also one of the most overlooked parts of east London. Part of Historic UK’s ‘Secret London’ series.
Alderman’s Walk
The history of Alderman’s Walk, EC2, London. Written by David Long, author of Hidden City: The Secret Alleys, Courts and…
Farting Lane
Lurking around the back of the world famous Savoy lies an ingenious – if not slightly nauseating – piece of…
Giro the Nazi Dog
Situated just off the Mall in London, close to both the heart of British government and monarchy, lies the country’s…
The Tabard Inn, Southwark
The history of the Tabard Inn (later known as the Talbot Inn) in Southwark, the starting place for Chaucer’s Canterbury…
