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Divine Retribution at the Jewel Tower, Westminster
How the 14th-century monks of Westminster Abbey interpreted the ‘wretched death’ of their hated next-door neighbour, the Keeper of the Palace of Westminster, as celestially ordained.
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The extensive ruins of this 13th-century priory, once a holiday home for monks from Durham, lie on the site of the hermitage of retired merchant and sailor St Godric.
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Like many nations, England has been created, and continues to be shaped, by geography, climate, language and the coming together of many different peoples and cultures over time. Discover how England has been shaped by these influences through film, music, poetry and art across the length and breadth of the country.
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Learn about the people who lived and worked Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall.
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Stonehenge: History and Stories
Stonehenge has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered – who built it, when, and why. Find out about its history here.
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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to the Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026.
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As restless spirits start to stir this Halloween, we asked our fearless Ghost Tales guides to share a few of their spookiest stories from our haunted houses, abbeys and castles.
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Countess Isabella de Fortibus (or Forz) was one of the greatest heiresses in 13th-century England. Her remarkable life illustrates the power and riches that could lie in the hands of women of noble birth in medieval England.
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Probably built in the late 11th century by Edward of Salisbury, sheriff of Wiltshire, and much improved in the 13th century by King John and his son Henry III, Ludgershall Castle was frequently used as a royal hunting lodge.