Perched at the edge of Hampstead Heath, with sweeping views that have tempted generations of painters, poets and daydreamers, Kenwood House is one of London’s …
Kenwood House: art, architecture and Hampstead Heath views
Historic Attractions
JMW Turner, the man who painted with light
JMW Turner didn’t just paint landscapes, he lit them on fire. Not literally, of course, though he was fond of a dramatic blaze or two. …
Warwick Castle, A Thousand Years of Power and Pageantry
Warwick Castle is one of the finest and most complete medieval castles in England. Set on a bend in the River Avon, this towering fortress …
William Wilberforce, The Relentless Reformer
William Wilberforce was the unlikely powerhouse behind one of Britain’s greatest moral victories – the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. A politician, philanthropist and …
10 curious things about Durham Cathedral (that will make you fall a bit in love with it)
Durham Cathedral is not just a building. It’s a time machine, a miracle of medieval engineering, and a place so beautiful it has made actual …