Rayleigh Windmill
Rayleigh Windmill is a grade II-listed mill which was built in 1809 for local timber trader Thomas Higgs. He became bankrupt in 1815 and the …
Layer Marney Gatehouse
Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I gigantic Tudor palace not too far from Colchester in North Essex. The main structure visible is actually an …
Heathrow Airport’s Secret Station
Every year 80 million people file in and out of Heathrow Airport on their way around the world. While many take the Tube or train …
Jewel Tower
Jewel Tower is an overlooked treasure English Heritage holds directly opposite from The Houses of Parliament. It was built from 1365-66 to house the personal …
Borley Rectory & Church
Pictured is Borley Church, and Borley Cottage which is of similar architectural qualities to the rectory, standing directly next to it Built in 1862 by …
The National Archives
When we visited the Houses of Parliament last year for the launch of the campaign ‘Archive Awareness’ we were fortunate to meet Clem Brohier who …
The Gherkin Inside Glimpse
This is one of our most memorable visits since we have started Beyond the Point. Liam and I were given exclusive access to the very …
Big Ben
Big Ben (formally known at the Elizabeth Tower) is one of the worlds most iconic buildings, rating it as the 13th most iconic landmark in …
Old Leigh Heritage
The original Leigh settlement was the riverside ‘old town’ which appeared in the Middle Ages. Its narrow cobbled pre-motorcar streets and confined below-mainland position mean …
CK69 Boat
In 1940, The British Expeditionary Force, Britain’s main army, was sent into France to help the French troops drive back the Germans during the first …