Malmesbury Abbey Malmesbury is the oldest borough in England, with a charter given by Alfred the Great around 880. According to the 16th-century writer, Leland: 'The toun of Malmesbyri stondith on the very toppe of a greate slaty rok, and ys wonderfully defended by nature'.
Malmesbury is the oldest Borough in England and is the gateway to the southern end of the Cotswolds an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This small town is perfect for exploring in one day or using as a base for exploring more of the villages in the Cotswolds.
Colchester is said to be the oldest recorded town in Britain on the grounds that it was mentioned by Pliny the Elder, who died in AD 79, although the Celtic name of the town, Camulodunon appears on coins minted by tribal chieftain Tasciovanus in the period 20–10 BC.
Amesbury along with Stonehenge in Wiltshire is claimed to be Britain's oldest settlement, dating back to 8820 BC according to a project led by the University of Buckingham.
Barnstaple is the oldest borough in the UK, and it was founded at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, about 3 miles from the River Taw's seafall into the Bristol Channel. By the time of the Domesday Book, Barnstaple had its own mint.
Other than the historical aspect, Barnstaple is culturally important because of Tarka the Otter and the Tarka Trail which inspired the fictional creature's name. The novel by Henry Williamson is based in this region of Devon and as such you'll find plenty of activities and attractions bearing Tarka's name and likeness.
Vicars' Close, Wells. Vicars' Close is a dead end street in Wells, Somerset. It is reportedly Europe's oldest residential street with the original buildings still intact. John Julius Norwich called it "that rarest of survivals, a planned street of the mid-14th century".
Wharram Percy is one of the largest and best preserved of Britain's 3,000 or so known deserted medieval villages. It is also undoubtedly the most famous. For over 60 years, archaeologists have pioneered new techniques here to understand what life was like in the village and why it was eventually deserted.
Colchester is Britain's first Roman city, with a 2000 year heritage. Pliny the Elder immortalised Camulodunum, Roman Colchester, as Britain's first recorded settlement and later Britain's first city and capital.
Fordwich /ˈfɔːrdwɪtʃ/ is a market town and a civil parish in east Kent, England, on the River Stour, northeast of Canterbury. It is the smallest community by population in Britain with a town council. Its population increased by 30 between 2001 and 2011.
Popularly known as 'Britain's oldest road', The Ridgeway still follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers. Today it is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders and disabled people using mobility scooters.
Which is the richest borough in London? The richest borough in London is Kensington and Chelsea, known for its high property prices, affluent residents, and prestigious addresses like Kensington Palace Gardens. It consistently ranks as one of the richest part of London and one of the most affluent areas in the UK.
New York City is made up of five different boroughs: The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan. These five New York boroughs all have different vibes and interesting culture. Each borough is different from the others. Queens is the biggest borough, whereas Manhattan is the smallest by area.
It's official: Redbridge is one of the best places to live in the UK. Redbridge has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025. The borough features on an annual list compiled by The Sunday Times. Redbridge is east London's second highest-placed borough, after Tower Hamlets.
What is the oldest house still standing in the UK?
The Saltford Manor is a stone house in Saltford, Somerset, near Bath, that is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied private house in England, and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
Parliament Street, squeezed alongside Greggs, lays claim to being Britain's narrowest street, measuring just 25" at its narrowest point and 45" at its widest, with a length of about 50 metres.
The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the 14th century. The street is narrow, with many timber-framed buildings with jettied floors that overhang the street by several feet.
The town, one of the oldest boroughs in England (chartered c. 930), was walled in the early 12th century and incorporated in 1557. Barnstaple imported wool from Ireland, which, together with local wool, was made into cloth.
The word "pannier" derives from the French meaning 'basket', so "pannier market" literally meant "basket market"; in Devon it has become a term for a fruit and vegetable market. Today they are a form of market hall that will have market stalls from which goods are sold.
Living in Barnstaple offers a wonderful balance of historic charm and modern conveniences, nestled in the beauty of North Devon. The town itself is steeped in history, with a mix of medieval, Victorian and Georgian architecture and well-renowned markets that showcase a variety of local produce and delightful food.
Other areas with similarly high rates are West Ham and Beckton at 49 per cent, East Ham at 48 per cent, and Poplar, Limehouse, Tottenham, Hackney South and Shoreditch at 44 per cent. Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Tooting, said: "These figures are devastating but frankly not surprising.
Windsor is the richest town, with 250 multi-millionaires, others lie in close proximity in Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire. These are mostly small historical towns, within an hour's commute from the capital. After Windsor, nearby Ascot has the most multi-millionaires, with 220.
