Architecture
English Architectural History 101: The great eras, styles, and builders of British history
English Architectural History 101: The great eras, styles, and builders of British history
Why so many British landmarks look medieval but are really about 150 years old
Until the early 19th century, London did not have any hotels, only coaching inns, which looked remarkably like modern multi-story motels, the rooms opening off outdoor corridors. The last (partially) surviving coaching inn is The George Inn, though only its pub component is still active.