Then and Now Great Britain
The 17th century Cowdray Granary is a Grade 2 listed structure next to the ruins of Cowdray House, West Sussex.
It’s in remarkable condition. The stone ‘mushrooms’ under the structure are known as staddle stones, they lift the building to protect it from water damage and keep vermin at bay.
A stunning oil painting of Woolsthorpe Manor from 1860, compared to today.
The 15th century farmhouse was the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. From his room, you can see the apple tree in the orchard that inspired his theory of gravity.
The Cutty Sark arrived in Greenwich, London in 1954 and has remained there ever since, as a historic monument.
Launched in 1869, the vessel was a British clipper ship used for transporting tea from China and wool from Australia.
The majestic ruins of Kirkham Priory, North Yorkshire drawn in 1848, compared to the same view today.
The structure was founded in the 1120s, but the priory was surrendered in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
George Stephenson’s Birthplace in Northumberland is an 18th century stone cottage, home of rail pioneer George Stephenson.
When George was born, there would have been four families living in this humble, Grade 2 listed cottage.
Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, opened in 1911, is one of few remaining transporter bridges in the world.
The engineering masterpiece has been closed since 2019, however, a recent report was approved that pledged £30m to bring it back into operation.
The Grade 2 listed Skew Bridge, Rainhill was the first bridge in the world to carry road traffic over a passenger railway.
It was considered impossible to divert the existing turnpike road or to realign the route of the railway at the crossing point, so a bridge had to be constructed over the railway line at an angle of 34º.
Here’s how Little Jane’s Cottage on the Isle of Wight appeared in 1892, compared to today.
This well-preserved gem retains its original appearance with thatched roof and diamond window-panes, a traditional Isle of Wight cottage.
The Kings Arms Hotel in Stow-on-the-Wold, a Cotswolds town, pictured in 1891 compared to today.
The 17th century coaching inn virtually hasn’t changed in the last 130 years or so.
Durdle Door, probably the most famous stone arch in the world, painted in 1920 by Alfred Robert Quinton compared to today.
The natural wonder was created when the sea pierced through the Portland limestone 10,000 years ago.
Then and Now Great Britain
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