History Magazine
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour was the utlimate Georgian / Victorian gap year experience. Expensive and glamourous, this was a rite of passage for rich aristocratic young men (and later, women) who travelled Europe, broadening their minds with culture, art, music and architecture.
The Working Horses of London
Wander the crowded, busy streets of London and surprisingly, you’re never far away from a horse, whether it’s Boudica in her chariot on the Embankment or the Household Cavalry at the State Opening of Parliament…
Bolt Tail – Forgotten Fortress of Bigbury Bay
Bolt Tail, a fantastic viewing point on the South-West Coast Path, treats walkers to sweeping views over majestic Bigbury Bay in Devon. But few realise they are standing on an ancient fortress…
The Adventures of Isabella Bird
Isabella Bird: adventurer, explorer, writer, photographer, naturalist. Despite ill health and defying Victorian conventions for women, Isabella travelled the world, mostly solo, visiting and documenting her trips to Australia, Hawaii, Colorado, Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, and more.
