Katie Parr
Katie holds a First Class Law Degree LL.B. from the University of Kent, Canterbury, and is a professional writer and owner of a copywriting business. Her passion lies in examining the stories of historically significant places found across the present-day United Kingdom and exploring the political, religious, and royal power struggles that have shaped Britain over the past 2000 years. Katie specializes in weaving historical narratives into travel writing, bringing to life the rich tapestry of British heritage for modern audiences.
Articles by Katie Parr
7 Historical Places to Visit On Your Way to the Isle of SkyeFrom museums to castles and quaint Scottish towns teeming with history, don’t miss these historical places on your way to the Isle of Skye.
7 Historical Places to Visit on the Isle of SkyeDiscover clan stories hidden among the ruins of brochs and castles as you explore 1,000 years of Gaelic, Celtic, and religious history on the Isle of Skye.
Discover clan stories hidden among the ruins of brochs and castles as you explore 1,000 years of Gaelic, Celtic, and religious history on the Isle of Skye.
11 Historical Places to Visit in OxfordshireOxford has a rich and varied history. Packed with castles and prisons, Neolithic monuments, and its famous University, this important English county has 11 historical places to discover.
Oxford has a rich and varied history. Packed with castles and prisons, Neolithic monuments, and its famous University, this important English county has 11 historical places to discover.
6 Historical Places to Visit in BerkshireExplore Berkshire's wild past through six historical landmarks, each telling a tale of power, money, and control. These landmarks illustrate the county’s rich military heritage and architectural marvels.
Explore Berkshire's wild past through six historical landmarks, each telling a tale of power, money, and control. These landmarks illustrate the county’s rich military heritage and architectural marvels.
12 Historical Places to Visit in SurreyExplore the royal and industrial history of the county of Surrey, focusing on 12 historical locations overflowing with stories from the past that stretch back over 1,000 years.
Explore the royal and industrial history of the county of Surrey, focusing on 12 historical locations overflowing with stories from the past that stretch back over 1,000 years.
9 Historical Places to Visit in GloucestershireGloucestershire, home to military and political battlefields as early as Anglo-Saxon times, is packed with history. Here are nine of the most historical places worth visiting in this English county.
9 Historical Places to Visit in DorsetFrom battered castle ruins and fine manor houses to settlements belonging to the Norman, Neolithic, and Roman eras, discover nine fascinating places in the county of Dorset.
From battered castle ruins and fine manor houses to settlements belonging to the Norman, Neolithic, and Roman eras, discover nine fascinating places in the county of Dorset.
7 Historical Places to Visit in WiltshireThis English county is home to Neolithic sites, Iron Age Hillforts, ancient castle ruins, and a famous white horse. Here are Wiltshire’s seven top historical places.
7 Historical Places to Visit in SomersetHome to Alfred the Great, a lighthouse on legs, and a fort built where wooly rhinos once walked, these are the top seven historical locations in Somerset.
Home to Alfred the Great, a lighthouse on legs, and a fort built where wooly rhinos once walked, these are the top seven historical locations in Somerset.
8 Historical Places to Visit in DevonDiscover Devon’s rich ancient history, as told through eight historical locations, including Neolithic burial sites, a 600-year-old castle, and a majestic medieval monastery.
8 Historical Places to Visit in KentKent’s coastline has seen warfare and drama spanning over 2,000 years. Discover castles erected by kings, the home of Charles Dickens, and ruins from Roman and Norman conquests.
Kent’s coastline has seen warfare and drama spanning over 2,000 years. Discover castles erected by kings, the home of Charles Dickens, and ruins from Roman and Norman conquests.
10 Historical Places to Visit in HampshireHampshire is filled with old forts, castle ruins, and religious history. Discover famous military fortresses and old palaces that once housed the bishops who held great power over these lands.
Hampshire is filled with old forts, castle ruins, and religious history. Discover famous military fortresses and old palaces that once housed the bishops who held great power over these lands.