#britishheritage — Public Fediverse posts
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Where are all the UK red telephone kiosks?
https://www.thek6project.co.uk/
#HackerNews #UKtelephonekiosks #redkiosks #Britishheritage #phonebooths #urbanlegends
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#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoShort #historicarchitecture #englishmanor #gardensofengland #statelyhome #heritagebuilding #manicuredlawns #grandestate #britishheritage #countryhouse #architecturalbeauty #CoachHouseFlat #Warwick #England #UnitedKingdom
Taken May 2012
This image shows a grand, historic mansion with an elegant brick façade, tall chimneys, and turreted towers, surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns and neatly trimmed hedges. A gravel path leads from the foreground to the entrance, where a few visitors are walking toward the stately building under a slightly overcast sky.
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Great Britain CPA London Windsor CAstle London Castle Large size
https://www.cpaphil.com/en/products/great-britain-cpa-london-windsor-castle-london-castle-large-size
#WindsorCastle #LondonCastle #CPAPostcard #VintagePostcard #RoyalResidence #BritishHeritage #HistoricCastle #GreatBritainViews #PostcardCollectors #LondonHistory
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Busy day at Stonehenge as the stones are moved forward one hour
Stonehenge is one of the world's most iconic prehistoric monuments, but did you know that parts of it have been moved in modern times? This fascinating image shows a moment from the 1950s restoration efforts, but with a humorous twist—it almost looks like the stones are being adjusted for daylight saving time! Of course, no one is actually resetting Stonehenge for daylight saving time—but this real historical photo from the 1950s restoration efforts makes it look that way! The Real […] -
Ten Great English Battle Sites To Visit – Best English Battlefields
Battle, East Sussex site of the Battle of Hastings - The Most Important of English Battlefields
England is a country steeped in history, and as such, it is home to many historic battle sites that have played a significant
#BritishHeritage #BritishHistory #Featured #MedievalEra #Top10Britain #TravelGuides
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Built Britain: What is a folly?
Temple of Apollo Stourhead - Pride and Prejudice Filming Location - What is a folly?
Follies have been an integral part of British landscape architecture and gardening for centuries. These whimsical and often bizarre structures were built purely for decorative purposes, and they can be found in gardens, parks, and estat
https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/architecture/built-britain-what-is-a-folly/
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Salisbury Cathedral Free of Scaffolding for the First Time in 38 Years
Salisbury Cathedral Exterior Free of Scaffolding Photo Credit Martin Cook - Used with permission
For the first time in nearly forty years, Salisbury Cathedral no longer has any scaffolding on it. A massive program of restoration works is now complete afte
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Built Britain: What is a manor house in England?
Knole House in Kent
Manor houses are an integral part of English history, and they have played a significant role in shaping the country's social and economic landscape. A manor house was a country house that belonged to the lord of the manor, who was the owner of the surr
https://anglotopia.net/british-history/stately-homes/built-britain-what-is-a-manor-house-in-england/
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‘Roman numerals’ found on Stone of Destiny ahead of King’s coronation
New research has revealed the Stone of Destiny, used for centuries in the coronation of monarchs, has previously unrecorded markings that appear to be Roman numerals.
The details were discovered when a 3D-printed replica of the stone, created as part of pre
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New William Hogarth exhibition in Derby to feature artwork not seen for 300 years
Paintings and engravings by one of Britain’s best-known artists are to be displayed in a new exhibition exploring their links with an infamous uprising.
Works by the renowned 18th-century artist, satirist and theor
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art to reopen with show charting eight decades of art
A gallery which closed for the winter and spring amid funding challenges will reopen next month with a “fascinating” exhibition exploring 80 years of 20th-century art.
Decades: The Art of
#Art #AttractionNews #BritishHeritage #BritishNews #Museums #Scotland
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Victorian era love letters sent by former PM’s parents published online
A selection of Victorian love letters written by the parents of a former prime minister are being published online for Valentine’s Day.
The letters were written in 1843 by James Maitland Balfour, then MP for Haddington, and his bride-to-be, Lady Blan
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James Bond and Star Wars film posters among hundreds up for auction
Original posters for James Bond and Star Wars films are going up for auction along with a selection of other similar lots.
Propstore is selling more than 570 posters and artworks, with an estimated combined value of more than £400,000.
The 007 film a
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St Edward’s Crown to be re-sized for King ahead of coronation
The St Edward’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London to be resized for the King ahead of the Coronation.
Buckingham Palace said the historic centerpiece of the Crown Jewels had been taken to allow for modification work to begin before the ceremony on