In the last two decades or so, the city of Manchester has become a hotspot city in the UK. Nicknamed “The Northern Powerhouse”, the multicultural, diverse city has been compared to the lifestyle in London, bustling with fun activities- that suit all people, from all walks of life. Perhaps the biggest difference between the Big… Continue reading A Guide for Students in Manchester
Slanic-Moldova Royal Casino, Romania: An Enchanting Beauty Is Now For Sale
Encompassing the ancient history of 130 years, the majestic is spread across a colossal 5200 sq metre land. The contemporary 4214 square metre building is standing tall waiting for a new owner to come and carry on its legacy. Being one of the symbolising monuments in Romania, the new owner gets a golden opportunity to revamp… Continue reading Slanic-Moldova Royal Casino, Romania: An Enchanting Beauty Is Now For Sale
A History of Chippenham
By Tim Lambert Early Chippenham Chippenham was first recorded in 853 when the sister of Prince Alfred (the future King Alfred of Wessex) got married there. In 878 the Danes captured Chippenham. But King Alfred escaped. He rallied his men and defeated the Danes at the Battle of Edington. At the time of the Domesday… Continue reading A History of Chippenham
The Oldest Horse Racing Meets Still Active Today
England can truly be said to be the home of horse racing, as almost every historic racing meet that is still in business today just so happens to be located somewhere within the country. You can find ancient racecourses all around the world, that is indisputable, but as for ancient race meets? The UK has… Continue reading The Oldest Horse Racing Meets Still Active Today
Famous Women Artists
By Tim Lambert There were many famous women artists from the Middle Ages to the present day. Here is a timeline of some of them. Women Artists in the Middle Ages Ende In the Middle Ages books were often beautifully decorated. This art was called illumination. Ende was a famous illuminator. Guda 12th century Guda… Continue reading Famous Women Artists
A Brief Description of the American Dream
What is the American dream? Have you ever thought deeply about this question? If you ask most of the people around you, they’ll tell you that it’s an American success story or some form of upward mobility. They might try to describe a symbolic house that showcases economic stability and security. According to the Oxford… Continue reading A Brief Description of the American Dream
A History of Carmarthen
By Tim Lambert Early Carmarthen The story of Carmarthen began when the Romans built a fort on the site about 75 AD. A civilian settlement soon grew up by the fort and it became a flourishing town called Moridunum. The town included an amphitheatre where people would watch spectacles such as gladiators fighting. However, after… Continue reading A History of Carmarthen
A History of Kendal
By Tim Lambert Medieval Kendal The Romans built a fort at Watercrook just south of Kendal. A civilian settlement grew up beside it. The fort’s garrison would have provided a market for locally made goods. But the fort was abandoned in the late 3rd century. In later centuries a settlement grew up at Kendal. It… Continue reading A History of Kendal
A History of Warminster
By Tim Lambert Early Warminster The remains of two Roman villas were found near Warminster. However, the modern town dates from the Saxon era. The origin of the name Warminster is not certain, but it’s probably derived from the name of the River Were and a minster (a minster was a monastery church). St Denys… Continue reading A History of Warminster
10 Things Every Student Should Know About UK History
If you are currently studying or planning to study in the UK, there are many things you have yet to learn about its history. The United Kingdom has given us great people and inventions that we cannot imagine our lives without. Here are 10 things you should know about UK history. London has not always… Continue reading 10 Things Every Student Should Know About UK History