UK travel and heritage - Britain Express UK travel guide
F or over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the world. We love exploring the UK, and hope that whether you're a Brit or a tourist, you'll take every chance to discover British history and landscape for …
Roman sites in Snowdonia and Anglesey, Wales - Britain Express
A traveller's guide to Roman sites in Snowdonia and Anglesey, part of the Wales Guide at Britain Express. this page listing Aberffraw Roman Fort - Segontium Roman Fort.
Happisburgh Lighthouse, Norfolk | History, Photos, & Visiting …
As a result of the enquiry Trinity House, the body responsible for building and maintaining lighthouses in Britain, built two lights on the cliffs at Happisburgh.. One, known as the Low Light, was built on the clifftop, and the other, known as the High Light was built 400 yards further inland.
10 Beautiful stately homes within easy reach of London - Britain …
1. Hatfield House - Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Hatfield is one of the great stately homes of England, built from an earlier bishop's palace. It was once a Tudor royal palace but was later acquired by Robert Cecil, chief minister to both Elizabeth I and James I. Hatfield is …
Who's Who in Medieval England and Wales - Britain Express
Bacon, Roger (1220-1294) Franciscan friar, Oxford scholar. At odds with church authorities. Early scientist, explored optics. Ball, John (d.1381) Follower of Wycliffe, preached social reform.One of the leaders of the Peasant's Revolt.
18 Historic London Pubs (and one Restaurant) - Britain Express
5. Old Doctor Butler's Head, Moorgate. Here's one of London's most oddly-named pubs, and one with a fascinating history. The Old Doctor Butler's Head was opened in 1610, though the present building dates to 1666, after the Great Fire of London destroyed the original building.
Alfred the Great's Successors - Britain Express
This article is excerpted from the book, 'A History of the British Nation', by AD Innes, published in 1912 by TC & EC Jack, London.I picked up this delightful tome at a second-hand bookstore in Calgary, Canada, some years ago. Since it is now more than 70 years since Mr Innes's death in 1938, we are able to share the complete text of this book with Britain Express readers.
Gunwalloe, St Winwaloe's Church | History, Beautiful Photos, and ...
The picturesque medieval church at Gunwalloe sits low on the dunes overlooking a wide swath of sandy beach. The church is named for a 5th century Breton saint, who is said to have founded the first church on this site. It is the only church in Cornwall located on a …
Norman England and Feudalism, History of Britain
Feudalism It used to be assumed as a commonplace of history that the Normans introduced feudalism into England. At last there came a reaction, and we were taught that feudalism in England was already so far advanced that the Normans merely gave a slight extra impetus to its complete development As a matter of fact the advocates of these contradictory doctrines did not mean quite the same thing ...
Historic Houses in the Scottish Borders - stately homes - Britain …
Historic Houses / Stately Homes in the Scottish Borders - a heritage guide to the Borders area this page listing Abbotsford House - Traquair House.