Britain Archives - Make Heritage Fun!

Built Heritage, Europe, World Heritage Sites

The Tower of London

February 4, 2019January 15, 2019

The Tower of the London, located on the north bank of the river Thames, was designated as a world heritage site in 1988. It is …

Asia, Food Heritage

When the World Turned Upside Down for Tea

December 20, 2018November 19, 2018

The demand for food has shaped the world in its own way. Starvation and famines have the potential to bring the strongest empire to it’s …

#makeheritagefun, Europe, Food Heritage

Cream tea and tea drinking in Britain

May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

What goes best with a cup of tea – biscuits? chocolate? pastries? cakes? How about scones, cream and jam? When you want some Cream Tea, …

Blog, Discover Potential Sites, Europe, Features, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Public Spaces, Student Program, Travel, Urban

Factfile: The Historical Markets in London

February 18, 2017September 30, 2017

Have you ever thought about how London succeeded to become the world?s leading market centre? During the years, the conception of the market changed radically, …

Built Heritage, Memorial, Religious

Immune to Flames: St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse

February 3, 2017May 28, 2017

Having survived the flames of the Great Fire, the Bartholomew Gatehouse is a structure that still stands tall in Smithfields, London. The Great Fire of …

Blog, Features, Intangible Heritage, Interpretation, Student Program, Traditions, War, WHS movies

Memories of a Christmas Past

May 11, 2016December 25, 2017

2014 was the 100th anniversary of WWI. In Britain, it was also the beginning of years of celebrations. After discussing the impact of the Great …

Opinion, Student Program, War

Blood, poppies and WWI memories in Britain

April 16, 2016April 16, 2016

It is a late evening at Paddington station. I like to come here sometimes, watch at departures board, a dream of travels I could do …