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A WALK ON THE QUIET SIDE - LYME REGIS: A BACK STORY
The popular Dorset town of Lyme Regis sits right on the south coast, a pretty seaside resort with golden beaches, a famous harbour and...
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VISITING MEDIEVAL DOOM PAINTINGS IN THE UK
There’s a compelling attraction cast by medieval doom paintings in many parish churches in quiet corners of Britain – a chance for us to...
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THE MUSEUM OF LONDON - NOW CLOSED UNTIL 2025!
At the end of 2022, the Museum of London closed its doors after nearly 50 years at its location near the Roman Wall, and is currently...
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LONDON’S SKYGARDEN: FREE VIEWS OVER THE CITY FROM THIS MONUMENT TO CAPITALISM
At the top of the skyscraper known as the 'Walkie-Talkie' are free gardens and an outdoor viewing platform to enjoy what is billed as the...
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FINDING THE POETRY OF EDWARD THOMAS IN THE HAMPSHIRE VILLAGE OF STEEP
Lovers of poetry and Slow Travellers can often be synonymous. Here we look at some delightful areas in and around Steep in rural...
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VISITING DANEBURY IRON AGE HILL FORT, HAMPSHIRE
Danebury is an Iron Age hillfort in the south of England between the cities of Salisbury and Winchester. For many it is seen as the...
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THE BREAMORE MEDIEVAL MIZMAZE AND GIANT'S GRAVE WALK
A 5 mile walk to the medieval Mizmaze and Neolithic longbarrow through beautiful countryside. Full directions, photos and history.
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THE HENRY FAWCETT WALK IN SALISBURY
Visit all of the places in Salisbury connected with Henry Fawcett. History, photos, visiting details.
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THE BROADCHALKE WATERCRESS BEDS
Watercress beds farmed in the traditional way by a family owned business in the Chalke Valley. Visiting and buying details.
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