Woolton Hall Liverpool: History, the 2025 Fire and What Happened
The documented history of Liverpool’s Grade I-listed Woolton Hall, what happened in the August 2025 fire and why the site should not be entered now.
History & Historic Places
Historic places and stories we have explored in person, from castles and museums to the Pendle witch trials, Stonehenge and local heritage.
Speke Hall: What to See, How Long to Allow and Is It Worth Visiting?
A practical guide to visiting Speke Hall in Liverpool, including what is inside the Tudor house, gardens, how long to allow and what to know before you go.
How Long Do You Need at Stonehenge?
Why English Heritage suggests at least two hours and what a complete Stonehenge visit includes beyond the stone circle.
One Day in York: How Much Could We Actually See?
How much of York can you genuinely see in one day? We tried the Viking experience, the Shambles, local food and the city’s historic centre.
Can You See York in One Day? A Realistic Walking Plan
A realistic York day built around the Shambles, city walls and one major paid attraction.
Belfast in 48 Hours: Everything We Tried to Fit In
What we managed to see during 48 hours in Belfast, from the Titanic Quarter and city architecture to markets, food and local history.
How Long Do You Need at Titanic Belfast?
Official visit times for the Titanic Experience and SS Nomadic, plus how to fit them into a Belfast day.
Pendle Hill and the Story of the Witch Trials
Exploring Pendle’s witch-trial history, Alice Nutter’s grave and the hill walk that turned out to be rather more extreme than planned.
The Pendle Witch Trials: What Happened and Where Can You Visit?
A factual introduction to the 1612 Pendle witch trials and the official trails that connect the Lancashire locations today.
How Does Transport Work at Beamish Museum?
How Beamish’s trams and vintage buses connect the site, plus practical accessibility points before you visit.