Keep the waterworks flowing

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

Although the journey between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads stations is faster and more comfortable than it was when services began at the end of June 1841, there are plenty of reminders a

1 KIRUNA CHURCH, SWEDEN Not just any old place of worship, Kiruna Church was once voted the most beautiful pre-1950 construction in all of Sweden. Unfortunately, the 113-year-old timber building was a

At the time of the opening of the tunnel in 1843, the pedestrians who stepped into the world’s first underwater tunnel were venturing into what was – at the time – known as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the W

Initiatives honouring horticultural history, while reversing the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, is an ongoing focus for heritage sites across Britain. Earlier this year, for example,

They’re a vital part of the rail infrastructure. CHRIS HOWE counts down his favourites