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Your 2023/24 Handbook

This year's handbook cover has been designed by artist Ed Kluz. On this page discover how Ed approached this commission, and discover all the sites, people and objects featured. Then, why not take our fun quiz to see which of our sites would make the most suitable home for you?  

Meet the artist

In this exclusive video, meet Ed Kluz and hear about how his love of the past helped him create the 2023-34 Handbook cover. Go behind the scenes with Ed in his studio space and see what inspires him in his art. 

Discover your cover

Image: annotated illustration

We're sure you've already worked out all the sites, people and objects which can be found on the handbook cover, but just in case you want to double check any, here's the full list.

  1. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, Kent
  2. Iron Bridge, Shropshire
  3. Gateway at Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
  4. Little Castle at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
  5. The Royal Oak at Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, Shropshire
  6. Clifford’s Tower, York
  7. Queen Victoria from Osborne, Isle of Wight
  8. Duke of Wellington’s boots from Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent
  9. Kenwood, London
  10. Dido Belle from Kenwood, London
  11. Chinese lacquer screen from Marble Hill, London
  12. Caryatids at Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
  13. Charles Darwin from Down House, Kent
  14. Bridge at Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
  15. Royal Crown
  16. Coventina relief panel from Carrawburgh Roman Fort, Northumberland
  17. Archer Pavilion at Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
  18. Venus fountain at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
  19. Samson and Lion roof boss from Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire
  20. Hadrian’s Wall
  21. Facepot from Corbridge Roman Town
  22. Mah-Jongg the lemur from Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
  23. Quarry Gardens at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
  24. Great Tower at Dover Castle, Kent
  25. Stonehenge, Wiltshire
  26. Abbot’s Crozier from Furness Abbey, Cumbria
Image: illustration of Kenwood

Discover your dream historic home

Are you more comfortable in a castle or a mansion? Maybe you'd rather reside in a stone circle? Inspired by the handbook cover, take this fun quiz to find out which of our sites might just make your dream historical home. 

Take the Quiz