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.
St Andrews, Scotland
St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland, has quite a history for such a small place…
The Battle of Chalgrove Field
Early in June 1643, news of a nearby convoy carrying £21,000 of parliamentary pay reached the ears of the…
Minster Lovell
The romantic ruins of this 15th century manor house stand on the banks of the River Windrush in Oxfordshire. An oasis of peace in the midst of the Cotswolds, hidden away from the tourist trail.
The Roman Temple of Mithras
The history of the Temple of Mithras, a 2nd century Roman temple in the heart of the City of London…
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.
