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THE BOVINGTON TANK MUSEUM IN DORSET
Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset, on the southern coast of England, is located in a military base, the home of The Armour Centre. A huge...
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A VINTAGE STAY IN THE CHAUFFEUR'S FLAT AT COLETON FISHACRE, DEVON
Coleton Fishacre is a typical 1920s country retreat on Devon’s south coast, with a garden that captivates visitors of all ages throughout...
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THE FERRYMAN'S SEAT, SOUTHWARK, LONDON
This unobtrusive relic of medieval London, hidden away in a side wall of a Greek Restaurant, is the only remaining evidence of the less...
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THE STATUESQUE VICTORIA EMBANKMENT GARDENS, LONDON
On the north side of the Thames between Waterloo Bridge and Hungerford Bridge are the Victoria Embankment Gardens, one of London's many...
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THE TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE CHALKE HISTORY FESTIVAL
As the sun sets on another glorious week of history in the Chalke Valley and stages are dismantled, tents are folded, swords and spears...
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THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL 2021 - DAY THREE
Day Three of this wonderfully entertaining, educational and mildly eccentric History Festival in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside -...
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THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL 2021 - DAY TWO
As the sun sets on Day Two of the Chalke Valley History Festival and festival goers head to the bars where the clink of glasses and...
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THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL 2021 OPENS AT LAST!
Day one of the much awaited 2021 History Festival - what was on, talks, events and photos.
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FOREST BATHING IN THE WOODFORD VALLEY
The Japanese phenomenon of Forest Bathing has spread across the globe, with thousands now aware of the health benefits of spending time...
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POWIS CASTLE AND GARDENS, WALES
A visit to the home of Clive of India with stunning gardens and views. What there is to see, historical background and photos,
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THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE MUSEUM
Tucked away in an obscure corner of the magnificent London Guildhall, is the City of London Police Museum. Free to visit, this small...
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KIDS PLAYPARKS IN THE TOURIST HOTSPOTS OF CENTRAL LONDON - WHERE TO GO TO LET THE KIDS HAVE A BREAK
Helping you find playparks and green spaces to let the kids run around and let off steam during days in London filled with sightseeing.
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HOW TO AVOID MUSEUM FATIGUE THE SLOW TRAVEL WAY
Even the most enthusiastic among us can suffer from museum fatigue - a term coined in 1916 to describe the all encompassing weariness...
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RUSSELL SQUARE: TAKING A BREAK IN CENTRAL LONDON
The perfect place to rest after a trip to the British Museum with shade, a fountain, a Victorian Cabmans cafe and tiramisu in a phone box.
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THE SUTTON HOO COLLECTION AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The original items found at Sutton Hoo are on display in the British Museum. What there is to see, photos and background.
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CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE - OVER 3000 YEARS OF EGYPTIAN HISTORY ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES
Cleopatra's Needle - historical background, photos ad visiting details.
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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 ROCKBOURNE ROMAN VILLA - HAMPSHIRE
What to expect on a visit to this lovely little villa - historical background, photos, how to get there, what to see.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF A VISIT TO THE TOWER OF LONDON
The highlights of a visit to the Tower of London - historical background, photos, what to see.
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LEARNING THE ART OF SLOW TRAVEL ON THE MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, LONDON
A walk on the Millennium Bridge is not just about the views - look down and you will see some colourful surprises to make you slow down.
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THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA – A TOUR AROUND THE HOME OF THE DISTINCTIVE CHELSEA PENSIONERS
Visiting the Royal Hospital is free for all visitors. Historical background, what to expect, photos and visiting details. (Closed for 2021)
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THE MEMORIAL TO ARMY FLYING AT MIDDLE WALLOP
A visit to the Memorial to Army Flying - how to get there, what there is to see and historical background of the site.
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MONUMENTS TO THE MERCHANT NAVY - THE TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Close to the Tower of London on Tower Hill is Trinity Square Gardens, formal gardens which have been there since 1797. They now contain...
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THE LONDON MITHRAEUM - THE UNDERGROUND TEMPLE TO A MYSTERIOUS ROMAN CULT
A visit to the Mithraeum in London - what to see, historical background, photos and visiting details.
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