United Kingdom
Historic Sites & Landmarks in the United Kingdom
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St George's Hall
Liverpool, England
1841-46
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in England, St George's Hall was built 1841-56 as a public hall and law court. It still functions as a court, as well as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and weddings.
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Hampton Court Palace
London, England
1514
Begun by Cardinal Wolsey in 1514, Hampton Court Palace became the favored residence of King Henry VIII after 1529 and was expanded by Sir Christopher Wren for William III after 1689. It is now a museum owned by Historic Royal Palaces.
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Warehouses B and C (Royal Albert Dock)
Liverpool, England
1841-45
The brick warehouses on the south and west side of the Royal Albert Dock were designed by J. Hartley and built 1841-45. Designated a Grade I listed building in 1952, they now contain the Tate Liverpool museum, restaurants, and a hotel.
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Museum of Liverpool
Liverpool, England
19 Jul 2011
Housed in a striking modern building (2011) on Liverpool's waterfront, the Museum of Liverpool displays collections from over 10,000 years of local history. Admission is free.
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John Wood House (24 Queen Square)
Bath, England
1729-36
Marked by a plaque, this was the home of John Wood the Elder, who also designed the building (constructed 1729-36).
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Roman Baths Museum
Bath, England
1st cent. CE (ruins)
Located among Roman ruins, the Roman Baths Museum in Bath displays fragments of the Temple of Sulis Minerva, offerings to the goddess, the gilded head of her cult statue, and other notable artifacts.
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Palace Pier
Brighton, England
1891
Pleasure pier and associated structures. 1891-1901, added to in 1906, 1910-1911 and 1930; restored and added to in c1945, c1973 and since 1984.
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Chesters Roman Fort
Chollerford, England
122 CE
Originally known as Cilurnum, Chesters Roman Fort was built around 124 CE as part of Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
- Bocardo Prison (Site) Oxford, England
- Execution Site of the Oxford Martyrs Oxford, England 1556