Castletown House, Ireland's largest and earliest Palladian-style house, was built between 1722 and 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland.
Discovering Britain's First Railways is devoted to the history, rediscovery and exploration of Britain's first railways, examining its network of over 1,500 miles of horse-drawn tramroads and waggonways.
Have you heard the story of ‘Bang Bang’ Dudley, who roamed the streets of Dublin shooting anyone who caught his eye? These are the stories of real Dublin, the stories that are passed from generation to generation and which give this city its unique character.
Presents a look at one of the first major railway disasters in Britain, the fall of the Dee bridge in May 1847, which occurred just outside Chester with the loss of five lives. This book... Læs mere
Nearly 200 old photographs showing life in London from 1860 to 1960
Medieval Europe is a dark and dangerous place. It is a place where love clashes with ambition and violence rules – enemies... Læs mere
The Isle of Sheppey in north Kent was the birthplace of aviation in the UK and early pioneers, including the Wright Bros and Charles Rolls, gathered on its low, flat ground to undertake experimental flights.
A history of Filton
A history of Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club
A history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club
A history of Halstead & Colne Valley
A history of the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl