The Iron Bridge, located aptly in the town of Ironbridge, is classified as a World Heritage Site…read more Mainly, the influence of the area (and presence of iron ore within the Gorge) contributed to the birth of the industrial revolution. When the bridge was erected, in 1779, it was the first of its kind, anywhere! Quite the feat! Read up on it more, here: http://www.visitironbridge.co.uk/world-heritage-site The town itself is beautiful and quaint. We went on a Saturday afternoon, the weather was warm and lovely and I didn't feel claustrophobic walking around despite the presence of loads people. The walk is next to the the River Severn with lush trees and wildlife. Stunning place, really. I can't even begin to describe all the picture taking locations. I also noticed that events and activities are held year round. They offer an annual pass, too. We didn't purchase tickets to any of the 10 museums (10 museums!!!) but that might be nice to try out another time. The history of Ironbridge really fascinates me. Take a camera, you'll need it!!

Iron Bridge is a village near Telford which has the first iron bridge ever made…read more The village is beautiful, cute little cottages, B&B's, cafes and antique shops surround the river severn, beautiful greenery and friendly locals. My boyfriend and I went to Iron Bridge to see the infamous bridge and visit the museum. When we arrived we realised there are actually lots of different small museums and attractions for which you really need a full day. I would recommend this for a day trip, particularly for those with an interest in engineering. The bridge itself is very impressive and in beautiful surroundings, the only thing stopping me from giving this 5 stars is that the museum entry is very expensive. Just for one small attraction it costs £4, to visit them all you're looking at about £30 which seems hefty.

I didn't expect discovering Rock of Gibraltar is owned by the British Peeps! Who knew? I surely…read moredidn't know this fact . . . I was also surprised learning that Spain wants the Rock returned to them, too. Visiting here was astonishing because Spain is right outside, but peeps living on the Rock-everyone uses British currency. Everyone in McDonald's spoke with a British accent! http://gibraltar.costasur.com/ http://www.gibnet.com/tourist/basics.htm http://www.gibnet.com/tourist/general.htm http://www.andalucia.com/gibraltar/home.htm

The rock of Gibraltar is indeed something very, very special. Just the thought of all sailors that…read morefor thousands of years that have shared this grand view is breathtaking. Lord Nelson, Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama are just a few that have passed this mighty rock. The view from the top of the Rock is just as breathtaking as its history. If possible - wait for clear skies before going to the top. It is worth it. Clear days it is possible to see far along the Spanish coast and across the sea to Africa. And - beware of the apes. No kidding. Already when docking at the top they may enter the cabin in search for food. According to the guards they are calmer and nicer in the morning than in the hot afternoon.

Towering 160m above both what was once the old-money village of Alderly Edge (now a mecca for…read morePremiership footballers and Wags) and the Cheshire Plain in general, the edge has some of the best views of anywhere in the area thanks to the dramatic edge - a steep cliff-like drop. The edge has historic associations with, somewhat incongruously, mining and wizardry, but these days it's a great place to go for a walk with either the kids, the dog, visitors or even a solitary stroll. There are car parks at both the foot of the edge and the top (the latter is the main one) giving the option of a quick trip to the edge itself and back or a longer, more demanding up-and-down walk.

When I visited the Unfinished Church in St. George's at Duke of Kent St., St. George's GE 05 on…read moreJune 27, 2016, a tour guide drove me past the ruins of the uncompleted church building, which people don't have to pay a fee to go look at and look inside through the arches, and informed me of the history. Parishioners thought a new church needed to be built because the old one was falling apart. As St. George built the new church, events happened that showed them that the new church wasn't meant to be used. The parishioners couldn't agree on the inner designs of the church because of theology differences, they had to divert money from the project to rebuilding a church that was torched by arsonists, they still had a use for the Old St. Peter's church: it continued to serve as a Parish church, and a tornado blew the roof off the new church once it was completed. It was interesting to see a building constructed with a different architectural design than I usually see. I couldn't go inside and people still can't go inside today because the St. Peter's Church closed the inside except for an area where scheduled weddings are conducted so they could get the weathered down interior repaired. The site is for tourists, and the inside is for weddings. It doesn't explicitly state a mission, but from the website, it seems as if St. Peter's Church's intention is for the Unfinished Church to serve as a beautiful piece of history for tourists to look at and for people to have church officiated weddings inside. I rated the Unfinished Church in St. George's a three because a visitor can see what a church from a long time ago looks like, but they can pull up pictures of the church on the internet, and they can't learn much from looking inside through the arches and at the outside. I'd probably give it a higher rating if I could visit it once the interior was repaired. My rating is based on how it functions as an educational historical site. It's a good place to visit if a person wants something to do that's good for most ages. St. Peter's Church is the managing entity. The site succeeded in its mission because I saw other people there when I visited, although I didn't get to look inside, so I don't know if it succeeded with its goal as being a place for weddings. http://www.stpeters.bm/UnfinishedChurch http://www.gotobermuda.com/profile/unfinished-church/1147

Inexpensive to get in, and although Roman isn't my favourite era, this is a darn decent place- it's…read moregood for both adults and kids. A lot of the ruins are above ground, the bath houses, and the basilica walls. There are "historically accurate" replicas, and they hold some pretty big reenactments to go and watch. It's certainly worth a visit in my opinion, and has a tea room and your standard bits and bobs on site.

We have been meaning to visit this place for years and eventually took the plunge after seeing the…read more"Rome Wasnt Built In A Day" TV show. The villa from the TV show is still there with audio aids to tell you all about it. Cross the road (ancient Wattling Street) and go to the Roman Town Ruins (Wroxeter used to be the 4th biggest settlement in Roman England). The place is quite well preserved considering its age and has lots of great visual aids to help you to understand the ancient layout of the bath house and city. The museum is quite small but really well laid out and informative. The attached shop has all the EH accompaniments. About £13 for a family of 4 and free for English Heritage members, well worth a visit.

Lilleshall Abbey is just down the road from where I live, so I've visited there a few times over…read morethe years, especially for various school projects, drawings and paintings etc. There isn't a great deal to see here - it's worth a visit just to look at the ruins and see the views, but I couldn't imagine there's enough to spend large about of time there. It snowed the last time I went which gave the opportunity for some lovely photographs.

I have visited here a lot, especially when I was a child at school! Interesting place to spend a…read morefew hours learning about the history. They charge reasonable prices for entry and the views and architecture are amazing.

Long country walk to the shell of a mansion. Good audi tour…read moreas you wander around the ruin, and then they turn the fountain on which is spectacular. Finish it off with tea and cake as the church tea rooms The Perfect Sunday afternoon

I have a soft spot for Anthony Gormley's work, so much so I was even one of the lucky ones that…read morestood on the 4th Plinth in London. The statue represents the traditional skills of Birmingham and the Black Country practised during the Industrial Revolution. The controversy of public opinion when it was installed makes me further believe that it really does represent the Brummie and Yam-Yams naysaying nature. I can't really recall why it was so hated back in 1993 when it was given as gift from the Trustee Savings Bank, but when they moved down south there was an outcry that the Iron: Man should be moved with them. I love that it started out as an untitled work until the Iron Man nickname stuck, only for the artist to insist on making his own stamp by insisting on a stupid colon in the middle. Brilliant! Maybe my soft spot for Gormely is because he utilises many local resources to make his large scale iron works with the Iron:Man being cast at Bradley and Fosters Castings (now Firth Rixson Castings) in Willenhall. Whether you love or hate it this 6m tall, leaning man whose feet are sunk in the ground is worth a look.

The most overlooked art in victoria square. I love this art by one of my favourite artist/sculptor.read more

On my to do list of must sees in liverpool was the Three Graces - The fundamental international…read moresymbol for Liverpool, is the Royal Liver Building, as well as The Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings. They are all side by side located on The Pier head in Liverpool. Stunning architecture, all majestic in their own right.

This is the first building you see when your ship arrives at the cruise port. One of the famous…read moreThree Graces it stands out more than the other two. On top of the two towers of the building are statues of Liver Birds which are said to be good luck to sailors and the city. probably one of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool. It is a must see when you visit.