English Monarchs - Kings and Queens of England Timeline
A timeline of all the kings and queens of England from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Who reigned when? Part of the English History guide at Britain Express.
Henry VIII 's Act of Supremacy (1534) - original text - Britain Express
Albeit the king's Majesty justly and rightfully is and ought to be the supreme head of the Church of England, and so is recognized by the clergy of this realm in their convocations, yet …
UK travel and heritage - Britain Express UK travel guide
F or over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the …
Wick, Caithness: History & Attractions - Britain Express
Wick is a historic seaport town in the northeastern corner of Scotland and the largest town in Caithness after Thurso.The town name comes from the Viking word 'vic', meaning a bay, and …
British Pub Signs - a history of pub names in Britain - Britain Express
loves an “Olde Worlde” pub with its oak beams, horse brasses and roaring log fires. Nevertheless, no matter how old the pub itself, the name on the sign outside is probably the most historic …
10 Best Scottish Brochs to Visit - Britain Express
How Old are Brochs? Brochs span the Iron Age period from approximately 600 BC to AD 100, though carbon dating suggests that most brochs were built in the span of two centuries, from …
Hyde Park, London | History, Photos & Attractions - Britain Express
What to See Apsley Gate. Many visitors to Hyde Park with pass through Apsley Gate, at Hyde Park Corner. This imposing stone gateway was designed by Decimus Burton (1800-1881), …
All Saints, Margaret Street - Historic London Churches - Britain …
The Tractarians believed that the exterior should be plain, unadorned, and time and money lavished to create an evocative interior. Influenced by the writings of John Ruskin, Butterfield …
Kames Castle, Port Bannatyne, Bute | History - Britain Express
Lord Bannatyne. A later Bannatyne represented the landowner of Bute at the signing of the National Covenant in 1647. The last Bannatyne owner of Kames Castle was Sir William …
10 Beautiful stately homes within easy reach of London - Britain …
1. Hatfield House - Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Hatfield is one of the great stately homes of England, built from an earlier bishop's palace. It was once a Tudor royal palace but was later acquired …