The people, places and events that have shaped our history and culture
Memorable evening seeing the work of photographers highlighting the beauty of, and pressures on, planet Earth. The impassioned keynote by Chris Packham emphasized the need to prioritize the message in assertive efforts, highlighting how commercial boycotting should be an effective campaigning tool. Winners: https://www.rgs.org/about-us/our-work/earth-photo/winners/2026 Photographs (c) Essential History
Rochester High Street in Kent, is a showcase of stunning architectural landmarks, blending the charm of Tudor and Stuart buildings with Georgian town houses along cobblestone streets. Beneath Rochester Castle, the town's cathedral (second-oldest in England after Canterbury) was founded in 604 by Bishop Justus during the Gregorian Mission from 597. Eastgate House, an Elizabethan [...]
Built in the 1080s after the Norman Invasion, Rochester Castle possesses one of the tallest medieval great towers in Europe. It was built to protect the strategic crossing of the River Medway - also used in Roman and Saxon times. William the Conqueror established the site as an earth and timber castle. Shortly after, Gundulf, [...]
Albany (House) is an exclusive, Grade I listed, apartment complex located in Piccadilly. Built in 1770 for the 1st Viscount Melbourne it was converted into separate apartments in 1802, today it is famous for its strict privacy and discretion. The building was designed by Sir William Chambers (Somerset House) and remodeled into 69 apartments by [...]
St Paul's Cathedral is the City of London's Anglican cathedral - well known for its iconic dome, rich history and survival through the Blitz. The cathedral was completed in 1710 by Sir Christopher Wren after the Fire of London consumed the cathedral of Old St Paul's. It has the second largest dome in the world [...]