Built in 1716-17 as a charity school, Bluecoat Chambers in School Lane is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool, England. Following the Liverpool Blue Coat School’s move to another site in 1906, the building was rented from 1907 onwards by the Sandon Studios Society. The school was founded in 1708 by the Reverend Robert …
Come and explore the inside and outside of one of Islington’s historic jewels – the Canonbury Tower. Originally built in the early 1500s by Prior Bolton of St Bartholomew’s Priory as a summer retreat, the Tower has a fascinating history, and was owned by Thomas Cromwell (of Wolf Hall fame) and at one time occupied …
Charles Wesley’s House is a restored historic building at 4 Charles Street, Bristol, England. From 1749 to 1778 it was the house of Charles Wesley, hymn writer and co-founder of Methodism, and his wife Sarah Wesley n?e Gwynne. It was Charles Wesley’s main residence during 1756?71. This house was the last Bristol home of Charles …
The Priory Church of St James, Bristol, is a Grade I listed building in Horsefair, Whitson Street. It was founded in 1129 as a Benedictine priory by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I. Healing Our residential support services for vulnerable people are open to all in need, whatever their background or …
DescriptionThe London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building’s construction in 1954. Situated on the site of Bloomberg?s European headquarters, this cultural hub showcases the ancient temple, a selection of the remarkable Roman artefacts …
Most of us pass by the Clifton Rocks Railway without even knowing it is there. Constructed with great difficulty inside the cliffs of the Avon Gorge in order to reduce its visual impact on the picturesque surroundings, this funicular railway operated for 40 years against diminishing trade. Its closure before WWII did not mark the …
The War Memorial Park in Allora contains memorials to the Boer War, unveiled in 1904; World War I unveiled in 1921 and also a later memorial to World War II and more recent international conflicts with which Australia was involved. The land on which the memorials are now situated was part of a larger package …
Visit the Wheel of Liverpool for stunning panoramic views of the city’s famous landmarks including fascinating commentary as you sit enjoying views of Liverpool like you’ve never seen before. At an awe-inspiring 196ft (60m) the Wheel of Liverpool with 42 capsules including a luxury VIP capsule with glass floor, leather interior and DVD player (with …
Located outside the Corn Exchange building on Corn Street are four bronze pedestals called The Nails. They were moved here from their original location on Tolzey Walk, a covered area alongside All Saints Church. The pedestals were used by merchants to negotiate over while making deals and possibly to display samples of the wares up …
In 1992 a bomb exploded in the City of London along St. Mary Axe, destroying the Baltic Exchange, a historic trading center for the maritime markets. In 1995, as the site was being cleared for new construction, an archeological investigation discovered the remains of a young girl estimated to be 1,600 years old, from a …
Arguably one of the most surprising of all of our Secret London articles, the remains of London?s Roman Fort are actually situated in an underground car park! The history of this fort dates back to around AD110, not very long after the Roman invasion of Britain. By this time London had become the most important …
The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Chapel of the Three Kings in Cologne …
DescriptionSt Olave’s Church, Hart Street is a Church of England church in the City of London, located on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch Street railway station. John Betjeman described St Olave’s as “a country church in the world of Seething Lane.” The church is first recorded in the 13th century …
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, is the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting house. It is the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall, the residence of English monarchs from 1530 to 1698. The Banqueting House, Whitehall, is the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting …
Description Eltham Palace is a large house in Eltham in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in south-east London, England. It is an unoccupied former royal residence owned by the Crown Estate, and managed since 1995 by English Heritage which restored the building in 1999 and opened it to the public. The original palace was given …
Heritage Category: Listed Building Grade: II List Entry Number: 1358900 Date first listed: 10-Nov-1977 Statutory Address: GATES LEADING TO NUMBER 40 FROM ADAMS COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 Statutory Address: GATES LEADING TO NUMBER 40 FROM ADAMS COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. …
Get a flavour of the musical talent playing across the city, from established acts to up-and-coming rising stars.This year’s programme is, as ever, rich in variety with folk, jazz, indie and even sea shanties on the bill. With the background noise of running water and the sights and sounds of the Harbour Festival everywhere you …
Admiralty Arch is a landmark building in London providing road and pedestrian access between The Mall, which extends to the southwest, and Trafalgar Square to the northeast. Admiralty Arch is a landmark building in London providing road and pedestrian access between The Mall, which extends to the southwest, and Trafalgar Square to the northeast. Admiralty …
The Swiss Centre was a popular tourist attraction on the edge of Coventry Street, London, at its junction with Leicester Square. The 14 storey building was both a showcase for Switzerland and its products, and a trade and commercial centre that featured a Swiss bank, tourist office, a chocolate and souvenir shop, a Swissair ticket …
The River Frome /?fru?m/, historically the River Froom, is a river in South Gloucestershire and Bristol, England. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) long, rises in Dodington Park, South Gloucestershire, and flows in a south westerly direction through Bristol, joining the former course of the river Avon in Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The mean flow …
Tickets to Westminster Abbey. One of our BESTSELLERS What’s Included: Entrance to Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and welcomes more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. Westminster Abbey is where HRH Prince William and HRH Princess of Wales, Catherine got married and has been the coronation church since 1066. …
Wide range of plants and supplies tailored for town gardens with all profits going to charity. The site has been a residence of the Bishops of London since AD 704, when Bishop?Waldhere?acquired the Manor of Fulham ? a vast estate covering most of Hammersmith, Fulham, Acton,?Ealing?and?Finchley. As bishops were called ?Princes of the Church? the …
Tickets for The Royal Edinburgh. One of our BESTSELLERS. What’s Included Fast-track access to Edinburgh Castle Fast-track access to Holyroodhouse Palace Fast-track access to Royal Yacht Britannia Access to Edinburgh Tour Access to Majestic Tour Access to City Sightseeing Tour This is a great combination pass. You get to access Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht …
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