Overlooking Portland harbour, Portland Castle is a diverse and fascinating historic fortress, which was built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion. The castles squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s.
Unusually for a fortress of this period, the castle has survived largely unaltered. It first witnessed serious... More details
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
