Historical sites or heritage sites are places where political, military, cultural, or social history has been preserved because they are culturally significant. Many have the government’s designation of a national historic site and are usually protected by law.
Brit on the Move™ is passionate about history and the events that shape our lives as we know them today.
Be it Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn lost her head, the daunting concentration camps across Europe, or the Plantations of America – Brit on the Move™ will take you on a journey through them all.
Brit on the Move™ is especially fond of Stately homes, mansions, and castles; join us as we explore some of the world’s most significant historical sites.
Something that belongs to the past is important or famous in the past.
You can categorize sites into cultural, natural, and mixed. Sites of cultural heritage include buildings and towns, archaeological remains, and monumental sculptures and paintings.
There are hundreds of thousands across the world, and each country has its own.
Some particularly famous ones that most people know are:
The Breakers, Rhode Island, is one of the most prominent cliffside mansions on the East Coast. The Breakers is the largest and most magnificent of the Newport mansions. It is located in Newport, Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States. This magnificent 70-room estate initially owned by the Vanderbilt family, who made their…
Perched atop the cliffs and gazing out over the sea, Whitby Abbey appears frozen in time. But this site has a long and rich history, dating back some 3000 years ago. It has been a sacred place for many different communities and a seat of power for centuries. Today, the ruined Abbey stands as a…
Magnolia Plantation is one of the most famous places in South Carolina. There are decades of history, both great and dark, which gives the place a lot of character. Although the place’s popularity gives the impression of a tourist trap, it’s more significant than this. There is a lot to see and do at Magnolia…
Situated in the heart of Leeds, my hometown, Temple Newsam is one of the most popular places in the area. Temple Newsam looks beautiful from the outside, and it is, but it has a lot more to offer than first meets the eye. This building is rich in history and is an incredible sight to…
Who knew that the Ca’ d’Zan, the former Mansion of John Ringling, is located in Florida? I didn’t, and it was a rare find for me. Like most of us, I knew about the Ringling traveling circus. However, I was surprised when I learned about a Ringling Museum and a mansion called the Ca’ d’Zan. …
One of the most beautiful places to visit is Lotherton Hall. It is a place that’s chock-full of several little experiences all in one. Whether you’re on your own or with your family, there is something here that you’d enjoy. Yorkshire is full of unique architecture that’s been there in all its glory for decades;…
Harewood House Yorkshire, England, is one of the oldest buildings in England. Built in 1771, this is one of the few Treasure Houses of England. The first Baron of Harewood, Edwin Lascelles, first commissioned the building and passed it down several generations. Today, the 8th Earl of Harewood, David Lascelles, occupies the home with his…
Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Located in North Derbyshire, England, it has been passed down through sixteen generations of the Cavendish family. A stately home is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Chatsworth is often chosen via surveys as Britain’s favorite country house. I can understand…
Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany might not be something most people choose to do while on vacation. For some, the mere thought is too much. We attended Oktoberfest in Munich and made a conscious decision to visit. First, I am a firm believer that to understand the world, you must understand its history….
Located in York, northern England, is Castle Howard. Despite its name, it is not a traditional castle. Castles are fortified structures to defend against attacks, but the term “castle” is often part of an English estate home’s name. Likewise, the term castle is standard when a building sits on a prior castle site. Castle Howard…