The History and Architecture of Ham House

Sitting on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond, Ham House is the creation of the Duchess of Lauderdale and her second husband, the 1st Duke of Lauderdale. Together they transformed Ham into one of the most magnificent Stuart houses in England. Completed in 1610,...

Cheltenham and the Regency Period

The Regency era is the name given to the period just after King George III was declared unfit to rule and his son, the Prince of Wales, took over as Prince Regent. The era lasted from 1811 until 1820, when the King’s death meant that the Prince was renamed King George...

The history of Danes Hill School, Oxshott

Home to a number of beautiful listed buildings featuring traditional qualities like red brick and sash windows, Oxshott is a picturesque Surrey village that also boasts some glamorous modern mansions. Also found within this area of architectural prowess is Danes Hill...