Sights in Great Britain

Ruins in Chester

The Chester Amphitheater is the largest to be discovered in Britain, dating back to the first century when the Roman fortress of D

Statues in Chester

Janya Statue

Janya is a bronze statue of a little elephant that is incredibly realistic and stands opposite the town hall, across the street. I

Churches in Chester

St Mary Without-the-Walls

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After crossing the stone bridge away from Edgars Field, you'll find the Church of St Mary Without-the-Walls in Handbridge, south o

Churches in Lochearnhead

Balquhidder Church & Cemetery

This church stands by the cemetery where Rob Roy is buried. It's built in a simple style, and inside you can find a small room sho

Castles in Highland

Strome Castle

This ruined castle is located on the shores of Loch Carron in Stromemore in the west of the Scottish Highlands, and is about 3.5 m

Churches in Isleworth

St John the Baptist

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This church has a really historic air about it. It was built in the late nineteenth century, so it should be classified as Victori

Cemeteries in Callander

Kilmahog Cemetery

Today nothing remains of what was once Kilmahog ... just a few shops, a famous pub, some ruins, and of course our friend Hamish, t

Churches in Alloa

St. Mungos Parish Church

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The Calvinist Church of Scotland has a strong presence in Alloa, where its most distinctive building is the church of St Mungo. It

Churches in Lairg

Balnakeil Church

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This church, at Balnakeil Bay, is in ruins today. Built in 1619, it operated until 1843 and was the first Catholic church in Suthe

Churches in Portsmouth

Royal Garrison Church

The Royal Garrison Church was built in about 1212 by Peter des Roches, bishop of Winchester, as part of a complex of buildings whi

Castles in Fareham

Portchester Castle

When I saw this castle my mind was immediately filled with images of the story of King Arthur. About 6 miles from the city of Port

Castles in Lewes

Lewes Castle & Museum

This charming castle, nestled deep in the English countryside, is notable both for its architecture, and the wonderful gardens tha

Churches in Fife

St James' Catholic Church

St Andrews was the center of the Catholic Church in Scotland until the seventeenth century Reformation, when the Calvinist church

Cemeteries in Stirling

Kincardine Old Churchyard

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Not easy to find, right in the middle of nowhere, this is a small cemetery where you'll find the remains of the traditional church

Historical Monuments in Callander

Keltie Bridge

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As you approach the beautiful, traditional village of Callander, you'll find a detour leading to Keltie Bridge Caravan Park. Turni

Churches in Morpeth

Brinkburn Priory

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Tucked away along a bend in the river Coquet, we can find this beautiful renovated abbey, its church still in use. The neo-gothic

Castles in Darlington

Raby Castle

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From High Force waterfalls we headed to another nearby village, when a spectacular castle appeared on the side of the road, among

Historical Monuments in Durham

Finchale Priory

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I've been in the Sunderland-Durham area many times, and finally I got around to seeing these ruins. Remote and lost in a bend of t