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VISITING THE CWGC EXPERIENCE- COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION IN ARRAS, FRANCE
Just a short drive from the famous Wellington Quarry in Arras, northern France, is the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)...
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGS IN THE UK YOU CAN JOIN FOR THE ULTIMATE SLOW ADVENTURE
There is a huge interest in what lies under our feet in Britain from centuries past, and what better way is there for the Slow Traveller...
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WALKING THE MEON VALLEY TRAIL
A 10 mile trail fashioned from an old railway line in Hampshire, the Meon Valley Trail offers both scenery and historical interest for...
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WORKING CONVENTS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Most convents in the UK are not open to the public, but many follow the monastic tradition of hospitality by offering retreat and...
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VISITING CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST CHURCHES IN HAMPSHIRE
The Churches Conservation Trust protects and conserves churches at risk, restoring the ancient buildings and bringing new life into their...
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ART IN SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
Salisbury Cathedral is more than just a place of worship for the faithful; as well as being a tourist attraction it is home to a variety...
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BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Owned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Brookwood Military Cemetery is the largest war cemetery in the UK. It is located...
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FINDING THE GRAVE OF CECIL CHUBB - THE MAN WHO BOUGHT AND GAVE AWAY STONEHENGE
Stonehenge may be the most significant ancient site in the UK and one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, but compared...
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WHERE TO FIND THE MOST FAMOUS, HISTORICAL AND UNUSUAL TREES IN THE UK
The UK was once covered in forests, of which only a small percentage remains. Although we have lost much of our ancient woodland, we...
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