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Blue plaque commemorating Commander of the 'Bounty' William Bligh at 100 Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London SE1 7PT, London Borough of Lambeth.
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Wander the opulently decorated State Apartments at Osborne House, where Queen Victoria took dinner, played billiards and received numerous dignitaries during the time that she lived at Osborne.
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The history of Whitby Abbey, where a Benedictine abbey was founded after the Norman Conquest on the site of an important Anglo-Saxon monastery dating from the 7th century.
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The daily experiences of most people in Britain were eventually touched by its incorporation into the Roman Empire. But in the countryside, where most people lived, life continued to centre upon the enclosed world of the homestead and the grind of agricultural labour.
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The Gateways Club was the best-known and longest lived lesbian social venue in London. It is commemorated by a plaque at 239 King’s Road, Chelsea.
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Queen Elizabeth and Robert Dudley: The real story
Dr Charles Kightly removes the layers of myth and fiction to reveal the real story of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley's relationship.
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We are pleased to announce a new series of virtual Members' events, lectures on a variety of subjects which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Curated by our Chairman, Sir Tim Laurence, these lectures will see some of our experts and historians discussing topics including life in medieval castles, Charles Darwin's laboratory and conservation of 16th-century artworks.
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New research reveals previously undiscovered 'witches marks' at Gainsborough Old Hall
Research at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire has revealed a staggering array of carved ritual protection, or apotropaic marks (sometimes called 'witches marks'), the most identified at any of our 400 sites.
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From elegant dining to relaxed beachside treats, Osborne offers a variety of places to eat and drink during your visit.