Preston Pele Tower

This tower in Northumberland was built in the final decade of the 14th century. It was a defensive structure built to protect people and their livestock in times of ongoing troubles between the English and Scottish. It has stood the test of time well and is currently fitted out as it likley would have been in the 14th century. Access to the top of the tower is possible affording good views of the Northumbria countryside.

Howick Hall

Howick Hall in Northumberland is the ancestral home of the Earls Grey including Charles 2nd Earl Grey the Prime Minister from 1830 - 1834 after whom Earl Grey tea is named. The house originates in 1782 although there have been changes over the years, notably some remodelling after a serious fire in 1926. However, it remains a family home although much of the ground floor is open to visitors. The main attractions though are some impressive gardens and woodland walks and the family church which is within the grounds.

Place de las Bastille

The Bastille was originally built over 750 years ago and became a state prison in the 17th century. It primarily housed political prisoners and religious prisoners but also other undesirables and gradually gained a reputation associated with horror and oppression. Then on 14th July 1789 amidst the French revolution the Bastille was stormed and ultimately destroyed. The area previously ocupied by the Bastille is now a large open square with a commemorative column marking the revolution of 1830 and the overthrow of King charles X.

Gare de Lyon memorials

There are at least two memorials at Gare de Lyon station, Paris. Inside can be found a memorial to railway workers who died during wartime, specifically WWI and WWII. The memorial was initially inaugurated in 1925 and subsequently modified to reflect the later conflict.

The second memorial is outside of the station and commemorates the Chinese workers that provided logistical services to the allies in WWI. Over 20,000 lost their lives.

Re-dedicated memorial

This memorial has been re-dedicated as part of the Ramsgate 'Little Ships' commemorations in recent days.