Carlisle Castle has been a working castle for over 900 years - and its strong keep has held many prisoners over the centuries, some of whom have left their mark. While you might have seen pictures of the intricate graffiti on the second floor, down in the dungeons the walls have been carved in a ...
A gentleman that was devoted to his club and country, Bobby Moore’s death over 20 years ago was a profound loss for the footballing world. To mark the unveiling of a blue plaque honouring Bobby Moore today in Barking, we’re exploring his life, legacy and that match from 1966.
Sir Alf Ramsey c...
Take a delightful walk, passing through some idyllic English countryside to Farleigh Hungerford Castle - an impressive 14th century castle not far from Bath with hidden treasures and sinister past... You’ll see manor houses and medieval barns, ruined castles and restored canals, chocolate box c...
Whether in fact or fiction, a competition for the crown is usually dominated by men. It is they who seek to be king, who lead and fight in armies and who hold the majority of political power. But, there are times when women come to the fore. Although few women have been crowned, history is filled wi...
Eight hundred years ago this year, a French prince and his baronial allies controlled most of England. Holding out almost alone against him, Dover Castle and its stalwart defenders played a crucial part in preventing Prince Louis of France from becoming King Louis I of England.
The Invited Invader:...