Having been inhabited by various peoples for thousands of years, it is easy to imagine what a rich architectural history England has to offer. Dozens of kings and queens have overseen the construction of now-famous structures from the time periods during which they ruled. The ones that survive today have heaps of history and stories to tell. This photo essay highlights just a few of those I’ve had the good fortune of seeing during the first week of my stay.
The Radcliffe Camera is a library in the center of Radcliffe Square in Oxford. The Tudor-Gothic style square was originally built in the 1730s.
The current version of St Paul’s Cathedral was officially completed in 1711 after 35 years of construction. There has been a St Paul’s Cathedral on the grounds since 604 A.D.
The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, originally built in 1873, was built to look like a cathedral. In 1993 it underwent a $325 million restoration and is once again in business.
The Gothic style Westminster Abbey dates from the time of King Henry III and has been called “one of the most perfect buildings ever erected in England”.
Commissioned by William the Conqueror over a thousand years ago, Oxford Castle became a prison around 1230 and is said to be haunted by former prisoners.
Kenwood House in Hampstead dates back to the early 17th century and has undergone many alterations and restorations over the years.
28 Cornmarket Street in Oxford, currently owned and operated by Laird Hatters, probably dates back to the 15th century.
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