The port of Dover, just 23 miles by sea from nearby France, is many travelers’ first look at England. Even though the English Channel tunnel in 1994 has stolen some of Dover’s seaborne traffic, the ...

An "astonishing" collection of historic graffiti made by soldiers in the 18th and 19th centuries has been discovered on the door of a castle in England. The door features around 50 examples of carved ...

English Heritage cares for more strongholds than anyone. And these days, you don't need to lay siege - enjoy free entry with our family passes worth up to £50 ...

A wooden door discovered recently on the upper floor of a French Revolution-era watchtower offers an intimate look at the lives of British soldiers who spent hours at a time stationed there during the ...