Are you looking to buy a home in the UK? For some people, having a garden and access to the nearest city is vital for choosing where to buy property. However, if you are a history lover, you may want more from your home and the surrounding area than an easy commute to work! So, here, you will be walked through five of the most historical cities in the UK, to help you choose the ideal setting to move to. Enjoy!
Bath
Associated with animal park Longleat in modern times, the history of Bath goes back to the first Century AD, when the Romans used the natural hot springs in the area to bathe. Hence, the name, Bath!
The city became a hub for wool in the Middle Ages and was a site for art and an almost second Renaissance under the rule of both George I and George III. Of course, Bath also has the famous cathedral and some of the most beautiful Georgian architecture in the UK. So, ideal to buy a home here, if you want somewhere historical and breathtaking.
Lancaster
There is certainly a theme in the UK that the majority of historic sites and cities have one castle at least! Lancaster has the Lancaster Castle but, for those who loved Tudor history, the battle of Bosworth, which was, in essence, Lancaster vs York, is immortalized around the city. Granted, it didn't happen here, but the house of Lancaster has many roots in the city of the same name, making it a hub of pre-Tudor artifacts and builds.
The city also has the Lune Aqueduct, a rare piece of architecture in the UK, which carries the Lancaster Canal over the river Lune. Interestingly, this is the largest aqueduct in the UK, and if you love boat rides, you can take in the scene of both the canal and the river from above, in the Georgian-designed aqueduct.
Canterbury
Who hasn't heard of Canterbury Cathedral and the murder of Thomas Becket? Starting on a positive note there! Of course, when it comes to Canterbury, there is much more to its history than one murder in a cathedral. The city was one of the first recorded settlements of the Celtic tribe, the Cantiaci. As well as this, the site is known globally as being the historical seat for the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the leader of the Church of England. Why did Henry VIII choose Canterbury over London for the seat? Likely due to politics, but either way, it was thought to have been a toss-up between Canterbury and York (which will be talked about later as another amazing historical city!).
So, if you love cathedrals, Tudor history, and religious history, Canterbury is one city to consider when looking to buy a home in the UK.
Durham
Ever wanted to live in a Cathedral City? Look no further than Durham! This city has such stunning architecture so if you love history, you will probably have a bit of fun walking through the streets to spot the sites of the filming.
Anyway, why choose Durham as a relocation spot for its history? It has been linked to being one of England's most important religious sites, being the city built around an ancient cathedral. More than that, both the Cathedral and the castle were designed to be defensive spots. Both built on a hill, they look north and are placed to face each other in the event of an attack from the north. Scotland and England have a history of invading each other, after all! Both are now labeled as world heritage sites and are described as one of Europe's finest architectural experiences. Imagine having that on your doorstep!
York
Most people know York as a beauty spot in the north, and they aren't wrong! Of course, this stunning city with its cobbled streets is dripping in history, which hits you in the face as soon as you leave the train station. Known as the 'Harrying of the North', which began in 1069, William The Conqueror began to take control of York, only for the Normans to attack the city in the same year. Not good timing!
Castles were built to secure the city by William and, if you are someone who loves castles, you can see both of them when you move to the historic city. There is Clifford's Tower (which is also noted as being a site for the paranormal for those who love history and ghosts!) and The Old Baille Hill Castle.
York also boasts one of the most well-preserved medieval streets, which is known as the Shambles. It is anything but and will take your breath away every time you pass through. So, when looking for a house in the north, which has a lot of history packed in, York is the ideal spot for you.
