The launch of HMS Trafalgar HMS Trafalgar was a 120 gun ship of the Line built at Woolwich in 1840-41. … More
Category: Post medieval history
York Castle Prison
Following its demise as a military base, York castle was used a prison. New buildings were added throughout the 18th … More
Inside Southwark Cathedral
Perhaps the most famous memorial in the Cathedral is to William Shakespeare, who performed many of his plays at … More
Southwark Cathedral
Last night Sue and I did an evening tour of Southwark Cathedral. Southwark Cathedral sits at the south end … More
Statues and Monuments: The Monument
The Monument is located close to London Bridge and commemorates the Great Fire of London, which began on 2nd September … More
Terry’s of York
The history of Terry’s in York dates back to 1767 when Robert Berry opened his shop in Bootham Bar. In … More
York Castle Museum: Victorian and Georgian Shops (2)
Here are some more reconstructed shops from York castle Museum
York Castle Museum: Victorian and Georgian Shops (1)
One of the major displays within York Castle Museum is a serious of reconstructed streets made up from shopfronts of … More
The Temple
On a calm, warm sunny evening earlier this week, I was fortunate to go on a guided walk of the … More
HMS Warrior (2)
HMS Warrior had a crew of 705 which comprised three groups – the engineering staff (98), the Royal Marines who … More
