Jorvik Viking Centre, York Exhibits | Access The Jorvik Viking Centre is located near the centre of the historic city of York. Inspired by the Coppergate dig of 1978 which lasted
Royal Pavilion Brighton History | Access The Royal Pavilion, aka the Brighton Pavilion, was a former royal residence built for the Prince Regent, the future George IV. History The palace
Old Well In Totnes, Devon Totnes in south Devon is a centre of New Age, alternative culture, to rank with Glastonbury in nearby Somerset. Totnes’ alternative lifestyle credentials are linked
King Athelstan’s Tomb, Malmesbury Abbey History | Access King Athelstan’s Tomb is located in Malmesbury Abbey. The tomb itself is empty but Malmesbury Abbey is the place where he chose
Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire Skenfrith Castle is one of three castles including White Castle and Grosmont Castle built before 1100 AD by the Normans to control the lands they had won
Mangonel Siege Engine The mangonel is a siege weapon which dates from classical antiquity. The mangonel is a form of catapult which hurls stones or other missiles by means of a
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
Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales History | Access Raglan Castle is a fairly magical place. Begun in the 1430’s for show rather than battle, Raglan Castle held out for 13 weeks against
Cadbury Castle, Somerset Cadbury Castle in Somerset is strongly associated with the Arthurian legend. An Iron Age fort was located on the limestone hill which lies 5 miles north east
