Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire, England.

Visiting Buildwas Abbey: A guide to the Cistercian ruins in Shropshire

Buildwas Abbey guide: Shropshire's finest Cistercian Abbey. Opening hours, free entry, parking, Romanesque architecture, and visitor tips. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Buildwas Abbey Buildwas Abbey is the substantially ruined, yet architecturally important, former Cistercian monastery located near the River Severn…
Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

7 of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England

Discover seven of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England. Explore the history and architecture of these great religious sites, including Rievaulx and Fountains. The Cistercian order arrived in England in the 12th century. They founded houses in remote, often wild, locations. Their goal was…
The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London.

7 of the best museum ships you can visit worldwide

Explore seven of the world’s most significant and best-preserved museum ships, from a historic tea clipper to polar exploration vessels and a US Navy battleship. These vessels offer a tangible connection to naval and maritime history, showcasing shipbuilding innovation and the lives of those who…