In rural Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is a relatively small town that packs a punch. General Impressions Bury St Edmunds is a genuinely charming town, with a few impressive sights. It’s a genuinely very nice place to visit, the only real problem being accessibility, though even on that front, it’s not too bad Public Transport … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds
Introduction The Grange Barn is one of a few medieval barns littered around Essex. It has been lovingly preserved by the Trust, to keep it’s century old architecture alive. Unfortunately, there’s little more to the Grange Barn than it’s architectural heritage. Quick Facts History The Grange Barn was constructed in the 13th century (making this … Continue reading National Trust Review: The Grange Barn 1/5
Located near the much better known Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame), Southwell is a small town with a good deal of history. General Impressions Southwell is far from being a tourist destination. A small town, with few attractions. And yet, it still has a couple things worth checking out, and it can be a particularly … Continue reading Travel Guide: Southwell
One of England’s smallest cities, Ripon is a place steeped in religious history and importance, and worth a visit (especially if you have a car). General Impressions Ripon is not on most traveller’s radars, and especially not for international travellers. Nevertheless, it has a stunning cathedral and the city itself is quaint and cute. Nearby, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Ripon
The Tank Museum, located in Bovington, England, is one of the world’s best collections of armoured vehicles. Bovington is the training grounds for the British Armoured Corps, and the Museum represents it’s history, and the history of armoured warfare in general. The Tank Story The first, and main, part of the museum is the Tank … Continue reading Britain’s Military History at the Tank Museum
One of England’s two historic university towns, Cambridge is practically dripping in history in it’s medieval town centre. It’s impossible to turn down a street and to not see something interesting. General Impressions Cambridge can give you a little taste of what medieval England could have been like, with it’s old stone architecture and narrow … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cambridge
Introduction Coggeshall was at the apogee of it’s wealth and influence in the Medieval period thanks to it’s wool trade. This enabled merchants such as Thomas Paycocke to build houses such as these throughout the wool-rich parts of England. Now, they stand as reminders of such town’s more splendorous pasts. Quick Facts History Coggeshall grew … Continue reading National Trust Review: Paycocke’s House and Garden 3/5
Introduction Sirens wail, and you run to the bunker. Britain has been struck by nuclear bombs. As a member of the Royal Observer Corps, it is time to fulfil your duty and spend the next 30 days locked in the bunker, transmitting information about the nuclear war. Once your 30 days run out, your grim … Continue reading English Heritage Review: York Cold War Bunker 3/5
Introduction Ancient abbey ruins, a world-class water garden, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is truly one of the greatest sites in the care of the National Trust. It was also the first National Trust site Tayla and I visited so it is close to our hearts. Quick Facts … Continue reading National Trust Review: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 5/5
Duxford is an aviation nerds dream. 100s of planes spread across multiple hangers, as well as regular flights of historic aircraft make Duxford the perfect place to visit for a enthusiast of flying, particularly military aircraft. Located next to the city of Cambridge, Imperial War Museum Duxford was an RAF airfield during WW2, making it … Continue reading Discovering Britain’s Aviation at Duxford
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