The Museum of Liverpool in Liverpool, England, is the newest addition to the National Museums Liverpool group having opened in 2011 replacing the former Museum of Liverpool Life. The Museum of Liverpool in Liverpool, England, is the newest addition to the National Museums Liverpool group having opened in 2011 replacing the former Museum of Liverpool …
Redcliffe Caves are a series of man made tunnels beneath the Redcliffe area of Bristol, England. The Triassic red sandstone was dug into in the Middle ages to provide sand for glass making and pottery production. Further excavation took place form the 17th to early 19th centuries and used for storage of trade goods. Redcliffe …
At the South Eastern tip of?Millwall, near Canary Wharf in the East End of?London, lie the remains of the SS Great Eastern?s launch ramp. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the SS Great Eastern was built to carry passengers and cargo between England and Australia, and at the time of her launch in 1858 was the …
Mangotsfield railway station was a railway station on the Midland Railway route between Bristol and Birmingham, 5.1 miles (8.2 km) north-east of Bristol Temple Meads and 82 miles (132 km) from Birmingham New Street, serving what is now the Bristol suburb of Mangotsfield. The station was opened in 1845 by the Bristol and Gloucester Railway, …
Everton Water Tower is a water tower situated on Margaret Street in Everton, Liverpool. Now surrounded by a modern housing estate it is a Grade II listed building. The water tower is a well-known landmark dating from 1857 and can be seen from most of Liverpool standing at the top of Everton brow. Designed by …
The well is now, sadly, capped off with an inscribed stone that recalls ST HELEN?S WELL.? The well originally stood inside a rather nice little wellhouse with a pyramid-shaped, overlapping roof, with railings running around it.? It was renowned for its icy waters which were especially good for people suffering from rheumatism, sprains, bruising and, …
Take a stroll along the muddy banks of the Oglet shore from Liverpool John Lennon Airport towards Hale Head Lighthouse. There’s plenty to explore for little pirates wanting to have a treasure hunt and watch out for some amazing wildlife to spot in the area too. The shore of the River Mersey off Dungeon Lane, …
Tickets for Kensington Palace What’s Included Admission to Kensington Palace A real royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. Home to Prince William, Duchess of Cambridge, and their family. The palace gives you a glimpse into how life is lived in a royal palace. Kensington …
Few residential buildings in the east of London can match Imperial Hall in terms of history and character. Today it is home to professionals working in the City, law firms, media and Internet companies and sits at the intersection of London?s major transport, business and IT hubs. The area itself is rapidly developing and seeing …
The crane’s innovation was in the use of a curved jib, made of riveted wrought iron platework to form a square-section box girder. This curved jib could reach further into the hold of a ship, clear of the deep gunwales alongside the quay. Designing a strong curved jib required Fairbairn’s advanced theoretical understanding of the …
Construction of the dock began in 1762, and was known as North Dock prior to completion. The dock, which opened in 1771, was designed and built by Henry Berry and named after the reigning monarch, King George III. The dock basin originally covered an area of slightly more than 3 acres (1.2 ha).The Goree Warehouses …
Mangotsfield railway station was a railway station on the Midland Railway route between Bristol and Birmingham, 5.1 miles (8.2 km) north-east of Bristol Temple Meads and 82 miles (132 km) from Birmingham New Street, serving what is now the Bristol suburb of Mangotsfield. The station was opened in 1845 by the Bristol and Gloucester Railway, …
Along with enthusiastic volunteers from across London, residents were taught how to identify different species of wildlife so they can report sightings in the future. Within the grounds of the old Edgecombe Hall, the ponds are of historical importance as they were designed by celebrated Victorian and Edwardian landscape gardeners, James Pulham and Son. The …
Charlton House is a Jacobean building in Charlton, today part of south-east London, but until 1889 in the county of Kent. Originally a residence for a nobleman associated with the Stuart royal family, it later served as a wartime hospital, then a museum and library, and is now a community centre. The house was built …
St Peter’s Church is a ruined church in Castle Park, Bristol, England. It was bombed during World War II and is now preserved as a memorial. The foundation of the church can be traced back to 1106 when it was endowed on Tewkesbury Abbey,] with a 12th-century lower tower, the rest of the church being …
When you are looking for a venue that will match the vision you have for your event, Camden Place?has lineage that is?difficult to beat. Camden Place has always been a hub for the business of commerce, of socialising and entertaining, having featured a succession of distinguished visitors throughout the years, including Queen Victoria and Prince …
Maes Knoll (sometimes Maes tump or Maes Knoll tump) is an Iron Age hill fort in Somerset, England, located at the eastern end of the Dundry Down ridge, south of the city of Bristol and north of the village of Norton Malreward near the eastern side of Dundry Hill. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. …
The Brandy Bottom Colliery is located on the South Gloucestershire coalfield in the parish of Pucklechurch, and is the site of a 19th century steam-powered colliery. It lay on the line of the Dramway, the horse-drawn railway that was used to haul coal from the Coalpit Heath area either to the River Avon near Keynsham …
To satisfy the city?s demand for coal, a company was formed to build a railway into Bristol from Coalpit Heath, a mining area to the north-east. Its Act of Parliament received Royal Assent on 19th June 1828, authorising what was formally known as the Bristol & Gloucestershire Railway (B&GlosR). W H Townsend surveyed the route …
Discover medieval Bristol at St John on the Wall. Explore this hidden church built into the old city wall and descend into the vaulted crypt, uncovering its history and the stories of those who walked through its gate. Discover new activities and interactive displays: – Look for centuries of lost property belonging to characters from …
The iconic Brabazon hangars have been a part of Bristol’s heritage since the 1940s. But almost 70 years since it was first built following the Second World War many Bristolians have probably never stepped foot inside. Most of us will know of someone – mother, father, grandfather – who would have worked at the hangars …
Blaise Castle House Museum is situated in 500 acres of beautiful parkland on the Blaise Estate, Bristol. The museum is housed in a late 18th-century Grade II-listed mansion, and contains most of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archive’s social history collections including costumes, toys and household items.
Christmas at Blenheim Palace. A magical wonderland for the whole family to enjoy! Simply click our ‘Book Now’ button and we will transfer you straight to the official Blenheim Palace website to view ticket options.
Guildhall is a Grade I-listed building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is situated off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap. The Great Hall has witnessed its share of drama. During the turmoil of the Reformation, peers, an archbishop and a queen were tried here …
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