This full sized replica of the Tudor Warship, Golden Hinde, has been berthed in Brixham Harbour for over 50 years. … More
Category: Medieval History
Castel Del Monte
Castel Del Monte (the castle of the mount) sits high on a hill overlooking Apulia in Italy. It was built … More
Launde Abbey: The Chapel
Some pictures of the 12th / 13th-century chapel at Launde Abbey. A wonderfully peaceful and calm place to sit and … More
Launde Abbey: The History
Launde Abbey, south of Oakham in Leicestershire, was founded in 1119 as a priory for a group of Augustinian Black Canons. Over … More
Textus Roffensis
When Keith and I recently visited Rochester Cathedral we took the opportunity to visit the exhibition space in the crypt. … More
Hampton Court (3): Tudor State Appartments
The highlight of the remaining Tudor State apartments is undoubtedly the Great Hall. Next to the Great Hall is the … More
Hampton Court (2): Tudor Kitchens
Connected to the main courtyard by a short passage is a smaller courtyard around which are situated the Kitchens … More
London Churches: St Olave’s
St Olave’s church no longer exists and today is an open space in Silver St in the city of London. … More
Warkworth Castle: Lion Tower
Built around 1480 as part of the reordering of the Great Hall, the façade of the Tower facing the courtyard … More
The Tower of London (19): Tower Green
Tower Green is an open space to the west of the White Tower. It is bordered on the south and … More