Download or read book Kenilworth Castle Red Guide written by Richard K. Morris and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest and most splendid historic sites in Britain. First built in the 1120s, and a royal castle for most of its history, it was expanded and enhanced by King John, John of Gaunt and Henry V.Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, lavished a fortune on transforming Kenilworth into a palatial residence fit to receive the queen.For her 1575 visit Leicester built a magnificent garden with bejewelled aviary and marble fountain – now brought to life once more by English Heritage.This beautifully illustrated guidebook contains a full tour and history of the site, including a special section on the garden.
Download or read book Hadrian s Wall written by David J. Breeze and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Portchester Castle written by John A. A. Goodall and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portchester Castle's remarkable history begins in the 3rd century when the Romans built a fort here to combat attacks by barbarian pirates. In the 5th century it was transformed into a saxon stronghold, or burgh, to protect this part of the coast from Viking raids. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, a castle was built inside the Roman walls. It later became a royal residence. Occupied until the 17th century, it was converted into a prison during the Napoleonic wars. This newly updated guidebook contains a tour of the castle buildings and the Roman fortifications. It also gives a vivid account of the extraordinary history of the castle and its occupants.
Download or read book Rochester Castle written by English Heritage and published by Historic England Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The massive keep of Rochester Castle is the tallest 12th century great tower to survive in Europe. It resisted destruction for over 800 years – even surviving a siege in 1215, when King John breached it by mining under the south-east corner and setting fire to the pit props with the fat of 40 pigs. This souvenir guidebook is fully illustrated with photographs, plans, historic images and drawings. It includes a tour of the castle as well as a history of the buildings and the people connected to it.
Download or read book Birdoswald Roman Fort written by Tony Wilmott and published by Historic England Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall there are almost 2,000 years of history to discover - from the Romans right up to the present day. This new guide includes a tour and history of the archaeological site and surrounding landscape, plus full-colour maps, plans, eyewitness accounts and historic photographs.
Download or read book Scarborough Castle written by English Heritage and published by Historic England Press. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perched high on a headland that rises sheer-sided above the North Sea, Scarborough Castle occupies one of the most dramatic castle sites in the country. This natural fortress, inhabited for nearly 3000 years, was developed in the twelfth century as an important royal castle by Henry II. Its defences were strengthened by later monarchs, and Scarborough Castle played a prominent role in national events throughout the Middle Ages and Tudor times. A lengthy siege during the Civil War of the seventeenth century left the great tower of the castle as the magnificent shell which still dominates the skyline today.This guidebook traces the history of the castle and headland from earliest times to the present day, and includes a guided tour of the impressive remains.
Download or read book Guide to English Heritage Properties written by English Heritage and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidebooks to Buildings and Monuments in the Care of English Heritage Not Catalogued Separately written by English Heritage and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Heritage written by English Heritage and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stonehenge Red Guide written by Julian Richards and published by . This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world. Its great stones were raised more than 4,000 years ago as a temple to the sun; its banks and ditches are older still. This new guide includes a tour and history of the site and its remarkable landscape, together with full-colour maps, plans, reconstruction drawings and historic photographs.
Download or read book English Heritage written by Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu Baron Montagu of Beaulieu and published by Little Brown and Company (UK). This book was released on 1987 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dover Castle Red Guide written by Steven Brindle and published by . This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dover Castle’s location, commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the Continent, has given it immense strategic importance. The chalk of Castle Hill has been shaped and reshaped over the centuries into massive earthworks, ditches and mounds. Imposing walls and towers have been raised and networks of tunnels built beneath them. Henry II began the building of the present castle in the 1180s, and over the next 800 years its buildings and defences were adapted to meet the changing demands of weapons and warfare.This guidebook, packed with historic images, reconstructions and plans, provides a full tour of this iconic castle and relates its long and eventful history.
Download or read book Dover Castle written by Colin Platt and published by Historic England Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The English Heritage Guide to London s Blue Plaques written by English Heritage and published by September Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official, illustrated English Heritage guide, with over 950 of London's most interesting inhabitants and their former homes brought to life.'If people want to find out about our London history, they can go and stand for a minute outside and look at a house where we know that person has lived - I think that's just wonderful.' Dame Judi Dench Blue plaques, bearing names both familiar and intriguing, can be found all across the capital. From BOB MARLEY to ALAN TURING, VIRGINIA WOOLF to VINCENT VAN GOGH, MAHATMA GANDHI to EMMELINE PANKHURST, the plaques celebrate an incredible range of London's past residents. Whether they be scientists, sports stars, artists, actors, inventors or politicians this revised and updated English Heritage guide reveals, with wit and insight, the stories of London's most extraordinary men and women and the homes in which they lived. 'The blue plaque helps us make poetry from the everyday, infusing the hard materials of the city with the feeling of lives lived: a memory of the past making the present richer.' Antony Gormley, Guardian
Download or read book Insight Guides England Travel Guide with Free eBook written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to England and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this England guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like the Lake District, Stonehenge, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Stratford-upon-Avon or discovering the Cotswolds on the ground. Our England travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide ENGLAND covers: Central London, the City and Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, day trips along the Thames, the Thames Valley, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Shakespeare Country, Cambridge, East Anglia, Canterbury and the Southeast, Brighton and the Downs, Hampshire, Wiltshire. In this guide book to England you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of England to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this England guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to England as well as an introduction to England's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to England, how to get there and how to get around, to England's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Central London to Canterbury and the Southeast has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this England travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Oxford, Cambridge and many other locations in England. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to England features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning York Minster and the spectacular Tower of London.
Download or read book English Heritage Handbook 2007 8 written by English Heritage and published by . This book was released on 2007-02-07 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The English Heritage Visitor s Handbook 2000 2001 written by English Heritage and published by . This book was released on 2000-05-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
