Windsor Castle

The British George Cross

The George Cross was instituted by British King George VI on September 24, 1940, as a symbol of civilian bravery. This is the highest award for 'conspicuous bravery in dangerous conditions' after the Victoria Cross, the highest British military...

Read more

British castles returning

In Great Britain, there are hundreds of castles, their ruins, or merely foundations. In the county of Cumbria alone, one can find approximately 75 castles and fortifications from bygone eras. And many castles or their ruins can be visited if they are maintained...

Read more
guest post