England Historical Pictures

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Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

Walk through these beautiful grounds in the heart of Bath and delight in seasonal events and floral displays. Enjoy views all over the city year-round.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

Explore this Georgian town house, now a museum furnished as it might have been over 200 years ago, and discover the lifestyle and interests of families in that period.