Historic places
England’s endlessly fascinating history is brought to life wherever you look, in its ruins and carvings, cities and towns, and throughout its remarkable landscape. From Jurassic coastlines and the legacy of the Romans to its stone circles and hill forts, discovering England’s historic places is never less than inspiring.
On 21st May 2007 at 4.45am a fire broke out at the world famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The fire was put out by the London Fire Brigade by 6.28am.
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From ruins to carvings, from mines to stone circles to prehistoric coastline – Britain has it all in abundance and much of it is in England.
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Imagine taking a walk in the footsteps of your forebears – literally, that is – or visiting an ancient dwelling where one of your descendents once called home.
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Strange, ghostly and macabre tales are never far from the surface in historic England. Explore the scarier side of our heritage – and beware of things that go bump in the night…
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Our industrial heritage continues to inspire and fascinate. What was it really like to live in those exciting, industrious, prosperous, hard-working, difficult, back-breaking times? Well, you can find out.
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Experience the romance of the steam era and enjoy gazing at the scenic countryside. Chances are you'll want to hop off and make some new discoveries along the way!
Railway journeys
During the Second World War, the East of England played an important role - its flat landscape and proximity to Europe, excellent for the construction of airfields.
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Today, historical re-enactments bring Yorkshire’s past to life whether it is a display of knights battling it out on horseback or a lesson in medieval cookery.
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London Dungeon
The London Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, a ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?
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Tower of London
Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to the Tower of London PLUS pay less than you would on the day. The Tower of London is one of the world's major tourist attractions; today, over 2.5 million visitors a year come to discover its long and eventful history, its buildings, ceremonies and traditions, and to get a glimpse of the world famous Crown Jewels.
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Warwick Castle
Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. There’s something for everyone in 2006, with a bumper calendar of events and entertainment to enjoy.
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