Reference Web Sites

Cinema, Theatre, Music and Comedy

History of British Cinema
Another Nickel In The Machine
British Pathé

Places to Visit

National Trust
English Heritage
Stones
English Buildings
Great British Gardens
Escape and Explore
Discover Ireland
Castles in Wales

National Art Pass

Places to Visit (France)

Centre des Monuments Nationaux
Museums of Paris
Museums in Paris
Castles in France
L'Atelier Vert

Paris for Visitors

Travel Blogs

David Byrne
Nothing To See Here
I like

Activities

Sustrans and National Cycle Network
AA Walks and Bike Rides
Ron Strutt's Cycle Rides
Britain Bike Week
CTC
National Trust Walks
Walking Englishman
Walking in England
National Trail Walks
British Walks
Secret Hills Walking
walkit
Waterscape
Forestry Commission
Woodland Trust and Visit Woods
Wildlife Trusts England and Wales
Wildlife Trusts Scotland
Wildlife Trusts Ireland
National Parks
Lidos and Outdoor Pools
Go Ape

Festivals

efestivals
Air Shows
Festival of British Archaeology

Eat, Drink and Sleep

Reviews of hotels and restaurants (tripadvisor)
Michelin restaurants

London Cafes and Restaurants (Urbanspoon)
Classic Cafes

Traditional and Historic London pubs
Reviews of pubs (Beer in the Evening)
Descriptions of pubs (Fancyapint)

Worlds Best Bars
Paris best restaurants

Local Life and History

British History Online
Histories of towns and villages
National Piers Society
Simplon Postcards
The National Archives
Proceedings of the Old Bailey
Times Archive
International Institute of Social History
Imperial Weights and Measures (Edkins Family)

Dictionary
Phrases
Slang
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Wikipedia