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:
York England is one of the most famous cities in the United Kingdom. It’s no surprise because York is home to some of the country’s most famous sights. From the castle, the castle walls that enclose the city, the dark historic Shambles, and the Viking influence, York is one of the most fascinating and preserved…
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…
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…
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…
All Bartowans are familiar with The Wonder House, Bartow, Florida. After all, it was once the town’s main tourist attraction from 1934 to 1963. Sadly, like many mansions before it, The Wonder House has been through its share of owners and long stints of abandonment. 2015, the new owners purchased it to pursue their dream…
The Belfast Peace Walls, known as The Belfast Peace Lines, separate catholic and protestant communities in Northern Islands Belfast. The purpose of the walls was to curb the violence steamed from the outbreak of civil unrest during the riots of 1969. The riots led to a thirty-year conflict known as the Troubles and reflect the…