On September 19, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The Queen, who reigned for over 70 years, passed away on September 8th at the age of 96. She thus outlived her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by almost exactly 17 months. Prince Philip died on …
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10 things you didn’t know about Kensington Palace
The Kensington Palace is located in the heart of London, in Kensington Gardens, right beside Hyde Park. Most people know the Palace, built in the 17th century, probably as the former residence of Princess Diana. And also her son William with his wife and children reside here when they are in London. Then although Kensington …
Jack the Ripper: Relive London’s Autumn of Terror
Jack the Ripper: To this day unknown, to this day a mystery, to this day a fascination that has no equal. He is regarded as the first serial killer of the modern age and is often the first thing that occurs to many, they hear the word “Whitechapel”, the place of his deeds. Jack the …
Hampton Court Palace: Where Henry VIII lived and loved
Hampton Court – the royal palace on the Thames. Home to many English monarchs over the centuries, Hampton Court is most closely associated with the legendary Tudor King Henry VIII and his six wives. Hampton Court Palace: History Hampton Court Palace is located on the banks of the Thames, southwest of London and about …
10 things you did not know about the Tower of London
Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London. This is the official title of the almost a thousand years old fortress at the banks of the river Thames, now one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations. Today the Tower is known to many as a prison and execution site, but it was built …
Historical places to visit in England
The best historical places to visit in englandAre you in love with the fascinating, crazy history of England? Then why not plan a holiday to the best historical places to visit in england? From Norman strongholds over cathedrals where kings and queens rest in peace to royal Palaces, where intrigue, love and big history took place …