What Is the Oldest Castle in England?
Several castles in England claim to be the oldest. Here are the facts.
Tag: Medieval
5 Buildings that Survived the Great Fire of London
On 2 September 1666, a catastrophic fire began to consume the City of London within its defensive walls.
Margaret of Anjou: Player in a Real Life Game of Thrones
Margaret of Anjou, who Shakespeare later called ‘The She-Wolf of France’, was one of the major players in the late 15th century Wars of the Roses.
Empress Matilda and ‘The Anarchy’
There were a number of medieval women leaders whose careers break the stereotypical mould.
7 Reasons to love historic Norwich
Norwich is the only English city in a National Park (the Norfolk Broads) and until the Industrial Revolution was the second largest city in the country.
A Brief Introduction to Cropmarks
Our flying archaeologists have been photographing the changing landscape for over 50 years.
Coventry: A Journey Through Time
From the ruins of St Michaels Cathedral to the Black Princes Manor, with the bountiful gardens of Lady Herbert and the old Council Chambers, Coventry’s walls are brimming with history.
7 Spooky Tales from England’s Haunted Castles
Spooky tales are knitted into English folklore and make their mark on our historical places.
7 Abandoned Villages That Can Teach Us About Medieval Life
Explore the spaces in which medieval people farmed and made their homes in the English landscape.