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Pulteney Bridge Bath.

Bath UNESCO World Heritage City

Bath UNESCO World Heritage City Roman Baths | Avebury Bath was voted on to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987. Roman Baths, Bath The Roman Baths, one of the
Tithe Barn Bradford on Avon.

Tithe Barn in Bradford-on-Avon

Tithe Barn in Bradford-on-Avon History | Design | Nearby | Access The Tithe Barn (see below) in Bradford-on-Avon is a remarkable feature of the town. History The historic Tithe Barn
Town Bridge in Bradford-on-Avon.

Town Bridge in Bradford-on-Avon

Town Bridge in Bradford-on-Avon History | Access | Bridges in Britain The centre of Bradford-on-Avon developed around the ford across the river Avon, thus the origin of the town’s name
Grosmont Castle Wales.

Grosmont Castle Monmouthshire

Grosmont Castle, Monmouthshire Grosmont Castle along with Skenfrith Castle and White Castle were all built of earth and timber before 1100 AD by the Normans to control the lands they
York Minster Gothic Masterpiece.

York Minster Gothic Masterpiece

York Minster, York, Yorkshire, Northern England History | Architecture | Access | Cathedrals in Britain York Minster is one of Britain’s finest cathedrals. Constructed over 200 years from the 1220’s
Gloucester Cathedral & Harry Potter.

Tomb of King Edward II

Tomb of King Edward II, Gloucester Cathedral Pilgrimage | Nearby | Access On 20 December 1327, King Edward II (1284-1327 AD) who had died at Berkeley Castle (in suspicious circumstances)
Welsh Lovespoons.

Welsh Love Spoons

Welsh Love Spoons History | Super Spoons | Gifts Welsh Love Spoons range in size from this gigantic one in Caerleon, Wales (see below) to the size of a teaspoon.
Castles in Wales.

Ballista Giant Crossbow

Ballista The ballista is a giant crossbow which was developed by the ancient Greeks. The ballista’s use continued into medieval times when it was found to be especially useful for
Castles in Wales.

Caerphilly Castle Cardiff Wales

Caerphilly Castle, Wales History | Access | Castles in Wales Caerphilly Castle, unlike many other 13th-century Welsh castles, was not built by King Edward I in his effort to suppress
Roman Barracks Caerleon Wales.

Roman Barracks Caerleon Wales

Roman Barracks Caerleon, Wales History | Access | Roman Remains in Britain The Roman Barracks Caerleon are the only visible remains of Roman Legionary Barracks that exist in Europe. These
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Victorian Engineer.

SS Great Britain Bristol Harbour

SS Great Britain, Bristol Harbour, Bristol History | Tour | Guide | Access | Hotels | Historic Ships The SS Great Britain has been called “The World’s First Great Ocean