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Dunnottar Castle, Scotland drawn by John Slezer in 1693 compared to today, 330 years later. The 13th century fortress, p...
08/04/2025

Dunnottar Castle, Scotland drawn by John Slezer in 1693 compared to today, 330 years later.

The 13th century fortress, perched on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea and built to protect Scotland’s coast, once had a chapel, barracks, lodgings, a storehouse and a keep (fortified tower).

The Grade 1 listed Old Bridge in Pontypridd, Wales was an architectural marvel.Built in 1756 by William Edwards, a self-...
08/04/2025

The Grade 1 listed Old Bridge in Pontypridd, Wales was an architectural marvel.

Built in 1756 by William Edwards, a self-taught stonemason, it was the longest single-span bridge in Britain for more than 40 years. What makes this bridge truly remarkable is its 140 foot span, which remains impressive even by modern standards.

An old watercolour painting of Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland from 1848 compared to today, 177 years later. Besieged by t...
08/04/2025

An old watercolour painting of Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland from 1848 compared to today, 177 years later.

Besieged by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence, it's one of the best preserved 13th century curtain walled castles in Britain.

An old drawing of St. Leonard's Priory in Stamford from 1836 - the only remains of a Benedictine priory founded here in ...
08/04/2025

An old drawing of St. Leonard's Priory in Stamford from 1836 - the only remains of a Benedictine priory founded here in 1082.

The impressive West Front was built around 1150. The only reason it escaped demolition during the Dissolution of the Monasteries was because it was repurposed as a barn. The rare survivor is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 listed.

Loseley Park is a magnificent Tudor manor house in Guildford, Surrey. Built in the 16th century, the house was commissio...
08/04/2025

Loseley Park is a magnificent Tudor manor house in Guildford, Surrey.

Built in the 16th century, the house was commissioned by Sir William More during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I - it was built from stone salvaged from the ruins of Waverley Abbey.

Three smartly dressed boys pose for a photo in 1890 outside Westgate, the largest surviving medieval gate in England.Bui...
08/04/2025

Three smartly dressed boys pose for a photo in 1890 outside Westgate, the largest surviving medieval gate in England.

Built around 1379, it is the last survivor of the Canterbury's seven medieval gates.

A hand coloured engraving of St Paul’s Cathedral, London from 1753 compared to its appearance today, 270 years later. Th...
08/04/2025

A hand coloured engraving of St Paul’s Cathedral, London from 1753 compared to its appearance today, 270 years later.

The masterpiece of architecture was completed in 1710, featuring one of the largest domes in the world.

An old detailed painting of The Senate House, Cambridge from 1814 compared to today, 210 years later. Grade 1 listed, it...
08/04/2025

An old detailed painting of The Senate House, Cambridge from 1814 compared to today, 210 years later.

Grade 1 listed, it was built between 1722 and 1730 by James Gibbs in a neo-classical style.

Kingsgate Castle, the 250 year old structure perched on a clifftop in Kent, pictured around 100 years apart. Originally ...
08/03/2025

Kingsgate Castle, the 250 year old structure perched on a clifftop in Kent, pictured around 100 years apart.

Originally built by Lord Holland as his stable block, it was sold in 1922 then it became a hotel - it's now private flats.

The Royal High School of Edinburgh, founded in 1128 and one of Scotland's oldest schools, is a magnificent A-listed neoc...
08/03/2025

The Royal High School of Edinburgh, founded in 1128 and one of Scotland's oldest schools, is a magnificent A-listed neoclassical building.

Largely unused since 1968, up to £5m has recently been secured for its restoration into a National Centre for Music.

Leeds Castle, a medieval fortress set on two islands in a magnificent lake, is called 'the loveliest castle in the world...
08/03/2025

Leeds Castle, a medieval fortress set on two islands in a magnificent lake, is called 'the loveliest castle in the world.'

In the 13th century, King Edward I made it his favourite residence, and in the 16th century, Henry VIII housed his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, here.

An antique print from 1860 shows the nave of Carlisle Cathedral as it appeared before Victorian-era renovations.Its blue...
08/03/2025

An antique print from 1860 shows the nave of Carlisle Cathedral as it appeared before Victorian-era renovations.

Its blue ceiling, adorned with a vibrant depiction of stars on a deep blue background, symbolises the heavens.

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