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VISITING ALL SAINTS CHURCH AND MINSTEAD VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF THE NEW FOREST
The tiny village of Minstead is one of the least spoilt villages of the New Forest, complete with a fascinating church, the burial place...
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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 accommodation to those who seek quiet and a period of “slowness” in their lives. Here, we have chosen those who permit visitors - of any faiths or none - to have access to their chapels, services and grounds, so that they can at least feel some closeness to the lives of the sisters in each of these institutions. Many of the guest houses are locate
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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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