Tower of London (3): Entering the Tower

The combination of the Middle Tower and the Byward Tower linked by a causeway across the moat form the landward … More

Tower of London (2)

The moat surrounding the Tower of London was originally built by Henry III as a defensive ditch rather than a … More

The Tower of London lies at the eastern end of the medieval walled city. Its foundation dates from 1066, … More

Henry Percy was born at Alnwick Castle in May 13 64, the eldest son of the Earl of Northumberland. He … More

Tynemouth Priory was refounded around the year 1090 and in 1093 was the site of burial of King Malcolm the … More

The Cathedral in Ely is known locally as ‘The ship of the Fens’ due to its visibility from miles around … More

After the departure of the Romans the area within the city walls was deserted, the Anglo-Saxons preferring to settle around … More

A number of musical instruments were found in the wreck of the Mary Rose. A boxwood pipe made by the … More

A large selection of combs have been recovered from the wreck

A number of different pairs of shoes and boots were preserved in the wreck. Here are 2 examples from the … More