Sights in Great Britain

Archaeological Sites in Stromness

Between Stromness and Finstown is Maeshowe, an ancient burial site in a circular mound with an outer ditch. It's about 4,500 years

Archaeological Sites in Stromness

Broch of Gurness

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The "Brochs" are buildings in Scotland, mainly on the north and west coasts. A broch was usually a high-rise tower, built of stone

Castles in Brodick

Lochranza Castle

On an island the size of Arran everything should be promoted to attract the attention of visitors. This didn't happen with Lochran

Universities in Cambridge

Trinity College

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The old structure and universities gives the perfect feeling of another era.

Historical Monuments in Glastonbury

Glastonbury tower

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A very special town just 45 miles from Bristol, you'll find hidden magic and mystery in every street in Glastonbury. It has become

Squares in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Eldon Square

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Eldon Square is located in the Haymarket district, north of the old town. It was completely renovated in 2008 and now offers beaut

Castles in Oxford

Oxford Castle

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Oxford Castle was constructed by Robert D'oilly in 1071. There are parts of the castle that can still be seen today, but most are

Churches in Oxford

The Oxford Oratory

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The church of St Mary Magdalen stands in Magdalen Street, a small side street just north of the historic center of Oxford that con

Statues in Dryburgh

William Wallace Statue

I am sure that almost everyone who has visited Scotland went to Stirling to visit the William Wallace monument, a Scottish hero, b

Statues in London

The Burghers of Calais

This magnificent sculpture by Auguste Rodin is to one side of the British Parliament close to the River Thames. It's made of bronz

Bridges in London

Blackfriars Bridge

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London's Blackfriars Bridge crosses the Thames river at the street that bears the same name. It's quite close to the Tate Modern.

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Palaces in London

Medieval Palace, Tower of London

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The Tower, besides being an imposing fortress, was also a luxurious home for royalty, as seen in the Medieval Palace. This palace

Historical Monuments in London

Sir Walter Ralegh, Tower of London

The Tower of London was used as a prison for politically important people, nobles, etc. Walter Raleigh sailer, pirate and politici

Bridges in London

The Hammersmith Bridge

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Hammersmith Bridge is an elegant building that crosses the Thames in the west of the city between the neighborhoods of Hammersmith

Historical Monuments in Oxford

Magdalen Bridge

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Magdalen Bridge is over the River Cherwell, Oxford, in the direction of London. It's the only bridge over the river is at this poi

Statues in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Gower Memorial

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The Gower Memorial, situated in the Bancroft Gardens alongside the River Avon, is a collection of statues of William Shakespeare a

Historical Monuments in London

The Royal Exchange

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The building of the Royal Exchange (the old London Stock Exchange) stands in an important crossroads of the city of London (Poultr

Cemeteries in Balquhidder

Rob Roy MacGregor Tomb

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Past Callander, heading towards the Highlands on a twisting but beautiful, natural road, we arrived at the tiny village of Balquhi