Montfichet tower possibly originated in the reign of William I, but is not documented until the 1130’s. It was given to the Black Friars in 1275 and demolished soon afterwards. In addition to his great work of the Tower, the Conqueror caused the founding of two strongholds at the. W. end of the City walls, […]
Baynard’s Castle
At the South-West angle of the City of London. Founded between 1066 and 1110. It was demolished in 1213 and the site was acquired by the Dominicans in 1276. A new castle was built east of Blackfriars in 1276 and was also called Baynards Castle. Excavations at Baynards Castle located part of the castle. Besides […]
The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the son of the 4th Marquess. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard’s widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897. Winner of […]
V&A Museum Of Childhood
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes. The Museum (located in Bethnal Green) is part of the V&A, housing the national childhood collection. The galleries are designed to show the collections […]
The National Archives
The National Archives is the UK government’s official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history. We give detailed guidance to government departments and the public sector on information management and advise others about the care of historical archives. We bring history to life through our award-winning programme of taught sessions and online resources. Education Winner […]