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PRISON MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD

The more gruesome side of social history has always appealed to the darker side of people's curiosity and in recent years, prison museums...

WORKING CONVENTS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK

Most convents in the UK are not open to the public, but many follow the monastic tradition of hospitality by offering retreat and...

THE BEST TRADITIONAL BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAYS FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER IN 2023

Nothing beats a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday in the UK, especially for families who don't want the hassle of travelling abroad...

CULTURAL DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM LONDON IN 2023

England has a wealth of historical sites outside London and even the most ardent fan of the city will want to get away from it at times...

WHERE TO FIND THE MOST FAMOUS, HISTORICAL AND UNUSUAL TREES IN THE UK

The UK was once covered in forests, of which only a small percentage remains. Although we have lost much of our ancient woodland, we...

ANNUAL HISTORY FESTIVALS IN THE UK - 2023

England is a country which takes its history very seriously, so it is not surprising that there are so many history festivals on offer,...

REAL DUNGEONS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK

If you have an interest in the darker side of social history and want to see real dungeons, an internet search will not help you, as the...

VISITING SITES FOR GCSE HISTORY: MEDICINE IN BRITAIN 1250 - PRESENT

Many British students study History for GCSE, a module of which is often Medicine Through the Ages. What can often seem a rather dry...

HOW TO SEE THE UK'S TOP 20 MOST POPULAR TOURIST SITES WITHOUT THE CROWDS

Every year, Visit Britain release the visitor numbers of the top attractions in the UK, and other than in 2020/21 (for obvious reasons),...