Tag Archives: buildings

Sep

Beautiful boozers: Britain’s loveliest pubs

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Alex

To celebrate the opening of historic buildings all over the UK as part of Doors Open Days throughout September, we’ve united two of our favourite diversions – beer and buildings. Read on and raise a glass to Britain’s most beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Food | Tagged architecture, buildings, food, pubs | 2 Comments

Sep

Unusual

Diver Bill: Winchester Cathedral’s hidden hero

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Alex

Tucked into the dark recesses of the south-east corner of Winchester cathedral is an 18inch-high statue. Not of a saint, a bishop or a king, but of a moustachioed man in a diving suit holding his bulbous helmet before him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Unusual | Tagged attractions, buildings, Diver Bill, Winchester Cathedral | Leave a comment

Mar

Architecture, Events, Theatre

Wilton’s: the world’s oldest surviving music hall

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Alex

The world’s oldest surviving music hall once entertained Londoners with theatre, bawdy songs, opera, variety acts, circus performers and more. It’s a magical venue that takes you back to an East London of flickering gas lamps, ageing syphilitic prostitutes, gin-ravaged … Continue reading →