Memories Of Warwick

A virtual walk on Heygo with guide Ian in the lovely city of Warwick brought back memories of visiting the … More

York Castle

The first castle in York was built following the Norman Conquest in 1068. However, it was badly damaged following a … More

Rye House was a fortified manor house in the Lea valley. It’s history dates back to 1433 when Sir Andrew … More

The church of St Thomas the Apostle, Harty lies in the middle of Harty Marsh on the Isle of Sheppey, … More

In the cellar of the White Tower are some examples of items brought back from various military campaigns and presented to … More

There is evidence of the storage of royal treasures at the Tower since the 11th century. It is likely that … More

A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More

A trip into London and some time to kill. I decide to visit the Household Cavalry museum off Whitehall. The … More

Being a history buff, the British Museum is probably my favourite of the many museums in London. The collection dates … More

By the middle of the 19th century it was becoming evident that the British Museum collection was outgrowing its home … More