Douglas Castle, South Lanarkshire
Douglas Castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family from medieval times to the 20th century. The first castle, erected in the 13th century, was …
Yubileynaya Mine, Russia
The Yubileinaya mine is a coal mine in the Kemerovo Oblast area of Siberia, Russia. The mine is operated by Yuzhkuzbassugol, part owned by the …
Abertillery and District Hospital
Abertillery and District Hospital was a community hospital in Aberbeeg, near Abertillery with approximately 91 full and part-time staff. It was latterly operated by the …
Windsor Colliery, Abertridwr, Caerphilly.
Windsor Colliery was a coal mine in the village of Abertridwr, Caerphilly. Opened in 1895, it amalgamated with the Nantgarw Colliery in 1974, and closed in …
Bedwellty House, Tredegar, Wales
Bedwellty House is a Grade II-listed house and gardens in Tredegar, in the Sirhowy Valley in south-east Wales. It was built in the early 19th century on the site of an earlier …
Aberbeeg Railway Station
Aberbeeg railway station served the village of Aberbeeg in Monmouthshire, Wales. It was the junction where the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company’s lines from Newport …
Tower Bridge, London, England, UK
Introduction Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge in London, England over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it …
The Bulmore Lido, Caerleon, Wales, UK
In 1934 “a private company acquired land part of Bulmore Farm Caerleon, on which to build an open air swimming pool, cafe and restaurant. Bulmore …
Caldicot Castle, Wales, UK
Introduction Caldicot Castle (Welsh: Castell Cil-y-coed) is an extensive castle in the town of Caldicot, Monmouthshire in South Wales. It was a possession of Thomas …
(The O2) Millennium Dome, London, England, UK
Introduction The O2, still generally referred to by its former name, the Millennium Dome, is a large dome shaped building on the Greenwich peninsula in …