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England's 'City Of Stories' Is A Medieval Charmer With UNESCO Status, Unique Shops, And Historic Delights

England draws millions of tourists every year thanks to its capital London, a multicultural city that steals the show from other British towns. If you take the time to browse a map, the United Kingdom ...

Skip London for one of these 10 great British cities

While the capital is a travel hub for overseas visitors, it’s possible to have the trip of a lifetime in the UK without ...
CNN

This city was the murder capital of late-medieval England – and it’s not London

Oxford was the murder capital of late-medieval England, with the city’s male university population being the main catalyst for violence, according to new research. The homicide rate in the city was ...
Daily Express

The tiny little village that's the 'UK's prettiest' and frozen in time

Nestled in the heart of Suffolk, Lavenham is often described as one of England’s most picturesque villages. Famous for its remarkable medieval architecture, it has earned a reputation as “frozen in ...
The New York Times

Turning Over the Stones of England’s Lost Jewish Past

Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look. Clifford’s ...
The Conversation

Medieval women’s legacies live on in Britain’s towns and cities

Rachel Delman received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (2013-2016) and the Leverhulme Trust (2019-2022) A new statue of Dervorguilla of Galloway was installed in the Master’s ...