Historic UK is pleased to introduce a selection of unique exclusive use castles to rent across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Whether you choose a medieval palace, a fort or a Victorian folly, ...

Sir Abraham Elton, 1831. Spanning the Avon Gorge in Bristol, the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard ...

Whilst the English penchant for manners and socially appropriate behaviour is renowned across the world, the word etiquette to which we so often refer actually originates from the French estiquette ...

St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland, has quite a history for such a small place. Legend claims that the town was so called because it harboured the relics of St. Andrew, which were brought here by a bishop, ...

Poison seemed to be the first choice for many murderers in the Victorian era – mainly by women. One of the most celebrated cases was that of Adelaide Bartlett. Adelaide Bartlett Adelaide Bartlett’s ...

Today it is common knowledge that Edward II enjoyed the company of both men and women, not that it mattered much in the fourteenth century; God’s anointed were free to make love to whomever they ...

The town of North Berwick lies hugging the coast of East Lothian, just to the east of Edinburgh. It is a small, sleepy old fishing town and yet has several surprising claims to fame. The Island of ...

Welcome to Historic UK’s Living History Events Diary! One of the most enjoyable ways to experience history first hand is to attend one of the many Living History re-enactments taking place this year.

Welcome to our new section of articles about Post War Britain; everyday life and events in the 1950s and 1960s. For those of you who remember these days, we hope you will enjoy reminiscing! Please ...

From around 200 AD, the shape of London was defined by one single structure; it’s massive city wall. From Tower Hill in the East to Blackfriars Station in the West, the wall stretched for two miles ...

Britain is blessed with many castles, often in stunning locations, all full of history. Many of these national treasures now offer accommodation, from bed and breakfast to fully fledged hotels… some ...