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English
Heritage |
English Heritage
is the Government's lead body for the historic environment
in England. We are responsible for protecting the best
of this country's unique legacy of historic buildings,
landscapes and archaeological sites for the benefit of
this and future generations. |
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Flagship
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard |
Come see probably
the most famous ship in the world, HMS Victory the flagship
of Lord Nelsons fleet. Also see the HMS Warrior 1860 &
King Henrys flagship, the Mary Rose plus the Royal Navy
Museum. |
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Hadrians
Wall |
HADRIAN'S WALL
is the most important monument built by the Romans in
Britain. It is the best known frontier in the entire Roman
Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one
of the world's greatest civilisations. Designated a World
Heritage Site in 1987, Hadrian's Wall ranks alongside
the Taj Mahal and other treasures of the great wonders
of the world. |
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Historic
Royal Palaces |
Official Website for the following major
attractions.
The Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kew Palace, The
Banqueting House, Kensington Palace.
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Imperial
War Museum |
The Imperial War Museum, the multi-branch
national museum of war and wartime life from 1914.
HMS Belfast / War Cabinet Rooms / Duxford Airfield /
Imerial War Museum - London & Manchester.
We Must Never Forget.
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Leeds
Castle |
Shrouded in
mist, mystery and legend, Leeds Castle rises from its
own lake amidst one of England's most picturesque counties;
the survivor of 1000 years emerges into the 21st century
pre-eminent among the great buildings of the British Isles.
It has experienced battles, witnessed intrigue, entertained
and solaced leaders of men, inspired countless artists
and now provides a place of fascination and enjoyment
to half a million visitors each year of all ages. |
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National
Trust |
The National
Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists
- Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke
Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development
and industrialisation, they set up the Trust to act as
a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection
of threatened coastline countryside and buildings. |
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Natural
History Museum |
The Natural
History Museum is the United Kingdom's national museum
of natural history, and a centre of scientific excellence
in taxonomy and biodiversity. The Museum's mission is
to maintain and develop its collections and use them to
promote the discovery, understanding, responsible use
and enjoyment of the natural world. |
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The
Tower Of London |
The Tower of
London is by far one of the most famous and well preserved
historical buildings in the world. From its earliest structural
beginnings by its founder William I of England better
known as William the Conqueror 1066-87, the Great Tower
or White Tower as it later came to be called was fast
becoming the most talked-about building in England. |
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Warwick
Castle |
With its magnificent
towers and ramparts, Warwick Castle offers you a thousand
years of history. The chilling dark dungeons contrasts
with the elegant splendour of the Great Hall, State Rooms
and "Royal Weekend Party, 1898". |
