Feb 1st, 2010
Knutsford is one of Cheshire’s most charming towns with its picturesque black and white houses and nearby great country estates.
Knutsford was the ‘Cranford’ of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel but the town’s history goes back much further than the 19th century. Remains of early man dating back 8000 years have been found at nearby Tatton and [...]
Sep 4th, 2009
The beautiful and imposing capital capital of Scotland has been the site of a settlement since at least the Bronze Age as archaealogical remains found on Castle Rock prove.
Edinburgh castle, situated on a volcanic plug of rock, dominates the city that grew up around it from the 11th century. Here Mary Queen of Scots gave [...]
Aug 22nd, 2009
Swansea Castle – Image by Juan Seguí Moreno via Flickr
Swansea is second largest city in Wales. Although the city name appears to be of Viking origin, no evidence exists of any settlement until the 11th century when the Normans built a castle later destroyed by Owen Glendower. The major attraction is the beautiful Gower Peninsula [...]