Across The Centuries

Learn why and how the Roman Army built and manned the Wall, visiting forts, mile-castles and museums in the company of Adrian Goldsworthy, leading authority on the Roman Army.

We trace the development of England from the end of the Roman period, through the Mercians, the rise of Wessex, the Danes, the arrival of the Normans and the establishment of a new English speaking state. Based in the beautiful historic town of Ludlow.

From the Viking invasions and the siege of York to Stamford Bridge and two of the bloodiest battles of the Wars of the Roses – Wakefield and Towton. – we endeavour to re-construct what happened and how these events helped to shape the history of England.

The Hundred Year War battles of Crecy 1346 and Agincourt 1415. The weaponry, tactics, history and personalities, and the castle architecture of the period.

One of the classic stories, superbly told as we visit the ancient sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, the Phlegrean Fields, Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast.

The Minoan civilisation and the place of Knossos will be the main focus of our tour but we will also see the influence of later rulers of this strategically important centre – Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. A wonderful island!

An opportunity to discover the history of this fascinating island with its Neolithic temples, its forts, cathedral and palaces and its famous sieges from the middle ages to mid 20th century. Staying in Valetta.

Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in the world was virtually undamaged during WW2. However it was where Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated by Czech resistance fighters and nearby is the village of Lidice destroyed in retaliation. Only one hour from the city is Theresienstadt the notorious prison and Jewish ghetto. We explore all of these and more.

Based this year in Hereford, home of the Mappa Mundi and the SAS. Includes a visit to Hay on Wye.

Discover the history of this beautiful island, important for more than 2 millennia to Greeks, Persians, Normans, Byzantines, Ottomans and finally the British. Wonderful archaeological sites, castles, churches and scenery.

One of the classic stories, superbly told, as we visit the ancient sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, the Phlegrean Fields, Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi coast with guest speaker Mike Clegg.

The growth of this great trading city, with talks & discussion, visits to some important but lesser known places and time to explore at your leisure Saint Marks and other iconic sites.

The Battles of Evesham 1265, Shrewsbury 1403 and Tewkesbury 1471. The causes, strategies and tactics and the often larger than life personalities.

The battles of Crecy 1346 and Agincourt 1415 where the skill of the English and Welsh archers defeated the flower of French chivalry in the 100 Years War.