Went to Bough Beech Reservoir in Kent yesterday and was shocked to see how little water there was! The main…
Verdun Tree
This tree, near the Abbey in St Albans, was one of a number planted as war Memorials in England following…
St Albans Cathedral
The first Benedictine Abbey at St Albans was founded in 793 by Ulsinas. It is thought that this may have…
The Story of St Alban
St Albans
St Albans
The City of St Albans is situated just north of London. It dates back to the Iron age when it…
Tower of London (11): Salt Tower
The Salt Tower was built around 1230 as part of Henry III’s curtain wall. It has an upper chamber which…
Tower of London (10): The Wakefield Tower
The Wakefield Tower was built by Henry III sometime between 1238 and 1272. In early records, it is sometimes known…
Tower of London (9): The Cradle Tower
The cradle tower was built around 1350 as a personal watergate entrance for King Edward III. It later became…
Tower of London (8): Ravens
The legend goes that if there are fewer than 6 ravens living at the Tower then the country will…
