Inside England’s prettiest village where no new homes have been built since the 1600s
WHAT makes a great English village? Stone cottages, dramatic landscapes and trustworthy locals? Castle Combe in Wiltshire ticks all those boxes, which is why it has been used as a backdrop for ...
17th-century castle defenses — the first ever found — discovered in UK. See the find
Battles took place between 1642 and 1651, and Sheffield Castle prepared its walls to defend against invaders. Now, archaeologists working on excavating the castle have discovered defensive stakes ...
Historic hotel sold two months after its sudden closure
The sale of an historic hotel and pub has been completed two months after it closed suddenly. The original parts of the Hand ...
Inside mansion 'frozen in time' from 400 years ago complete with 'abandoned' library
An urban explorer has discovered an impressive 1600s mansion, with many of the owner's original belongings exactly where they left them.
Mansion 'frozen in time' with owner's eerie belongings left in same spot for 400 years
An urban explorer has uncovered a mansion featuring a grand piano in the living room and bookshelves full of literature, and ...
When is Mother’s Day in 2025? Holiday origins and why it falls on different date in America
Mother's Day falls later in the year in America, with the celebration falling on the second Sunday in May each year. This ...
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Inside England’s prettiest village where no new homes have been built since the 1600s
The cosy pub serves seasonal food - think homemade comfort food at its finest, with the Castle Inn named a Top 50 Gastropub in the UK. Other places to grab a bite to eat in Castle Combe include ...