Great British Architecture

Discover the extraordinary stories written into Britain’s historic buildings – and the people, power and ideas that shaped them.  
 
From time-worn castles and cathedrals to tucked-away country churches and elegant stately homes, Britain is full of genuinely incredible – but often surprisingly overlooked – historic buildings. 
 
Laden with character, style and deep layers of heritage, these structures each represent something unique: they are the bearers of natural history, examples of our curious mish mash of architectural styles and monuments to civic pride, power and creativity.  
 
Each of their stones tells a remarkable story, including:  

• St Magnus’ Cathedral in Orkney, glowing with red sandstone and blending Norwegian, Norman and Gothic influences. 
• East Anglia and Scotland’s medieval round-tower churches, ingenious responses to local geology and cultural exchange. 
• Layer Marney Tower, a Tudor display of status showcasing rare Italian terracotta ornament. 
• Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished Victorian Gothic masterpiece. 
• St Edmundsbury Cathedral, where a 21st-century Gothic tower carries medieval craft traditions into the modern age.