I Love the Past is the new website dedicated to viewing and reviewing historic houses, castles, museums and archaeology fieldwork around Britain. Brought to you by the team who write Current Archaeology magazine, we aim to be the most comprehensive review-driven heritage website. Here you will be able to update the details of a site or property, send in your pictures and tell us what you think about it.
What is it that draws so many people, from such a wide variety of backgrounds, to sign up for an archaeological dig? Is it the thrill of making new discoveries, the challenge of working outdoors in a range of locations, or simply the opportunity to meet new people who share a common interest? There are many aspects of going on a dig that appeal to all kinds of people. If you are one of them and are thinking of participating in an archaeological project this year, you have certainly started in the right place. This part of the website will give you much of the information you need before you embark on your archaeological experience, and provides details about many different opportunities.
Britain has hundreds of the most stunning properties that you can visit; choose from Abbeys, Ruins, Castles, Stately Homes and Palaces. Some are run by national bodies, such as English Heritage, the National Trust and Historic Royal Palaces in England, Cadw in Wales and Historic Scotland in Scotland, whilst others are privately owned and run. You can navigate the site by clicking the area of the country below, or by searching directly using the search bar above. Before you visit, check to see if anyone else has left and tips on what to do and not to do there. And when you have been, please come back and write a comment for the next person!
Britain has some of the greatest museums in the world, from the many superb galleries at the British Museum, to the Roman reconstructions at Arbeia on Hadrian's Wall, some of international importance, and some that highlight the importance of their locality. And one of the great things about Britain's Museums is the price; many of which are completely free to visit . You can navigate the site by clicking the area of the country below, or by searching directly using the search bar above. Before you visit, check to see if anyone else has left and tips on what to do and not to do there. And when you have been, please come back and write a comment for the next person!
