Virtual Reconstruction of the Charles Bridge in Prague
Karlův most, the Charles Bridge, is one of the most famous landmarks in Prague. Construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV. Construction ended in
23 October 2020
Canterbury Cathedral’s medieval window frame restored
The gleam of new stone in sunlight reveals that work is complete on the conservation challenge that Canterbury Cathedral would never have wanted to tackle
6 October 2016
Wars of the Roses bodies found in hotel grounds near Harlech Castle
Workers building a new visitor centre next to Harlech Castle may have stumbled on the remains of three people who may have been caught up
15 December 2013
Medieval barn blaze prompts priory fears
URGENT protection has been called for at an historic priory site after arsonists destroyed one of the region’s finest medieval barns. The 14th-century thatched and
24 January 2011
Design firm restores medieval banquet hall
A medieval banquet hall has been restored to its original glory – thanks to a South Tyneside design company. Hebburn-based Restaurant Design Associates (RDA) was
22 January 2011
Westminster Abbey – a royal wedding venue steeped in history
No fewer than 38 kings and queens have been crowned there in an unbroken run since it was built by Edward the Confessor on the
1 December 2010
Sacred mysteries: London’s hidden medieval priory
In one of the heaviest raids of the Blitz, on the night of Saturday, May 11, 1941, incendiaries set fire to a remarkable medieval survival
20 October 2010
Find out more about medieval moat at Barrs Court
The Friends of Barrs Court Moat, the conservation group which looks after the 14th century relic, is planning to hold a working weekend at the
30 September 2010
New US Embassy Adopts Defenses From Middle Ages
A US embassy is expected to extend the welcoming hand of democracy—while maintaining a 30-meter zone of blast protection. Such was the challenge facing KieranTimberlake
19 September 2010
Piece of medieval history for sale at knockdown price
It’s a slice of medieval history at a bargain price. But anyone who buys the 14th century tithe barn at Easington in Holderness may find
2 September 2010
Great Hospital in Norwich could open to more visitors
The current master of the 13th Century Great Hospital in Norwich is keen to open up more of the site to visitors. Kevin Pellatt wants
29 August 2010
The manor which dates back to the Norman era
Cambridgeshire is the home of one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in England. The Manor at Hemingford Grey was begun by the Normans in
25 August 2010
Wells Cathedral clock to go electric
A historic clock is to go electric – because the man whose family has kept it ticking for 80 years is retiring. Generations of Paul
22 August 2010
Beware of the cobbles: Parishioners told path at 1,300 year-old medieval abbey is too dangerous to walk on
For 1,300 years worshippers and visitors have trodden the cobbled path to the medieval abbey. Few, it appears will now be following them after the
22 August 2010
Grant saves historic medieval hall
The future of the most significant inhabited building at risk in Wales is now secure. Almost £700,000 has been pledged in funding to secure Llwyn
6 August 2010
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