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THE BLOCKHAUS D'ÉPERLECQUES, SAINT-OMER, FRANCE

The Blockhouse at Éperlecques is situated in a leafy green forest near Saint-Omer, northern France and was built by the Germans in World...

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...

SANTORINI: SLOW TRAVEL IN THE ISLAND OF SUNSETS

With its dramatic volcanic setting, Santorini is one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, with picturesque villages perched on...

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ODEON IN SALISBURY – FROM MEDIEVAL REBELS TO STARS OF THE SILVER SCREEN

One of the most fascinating late Medieval buildings in Salisbury is the house of John Halle, a wealthy local wool merchant. Built in the...

A GUIDED TOUR OF RMA SANDHURST: A VERY BRITISH INSTITUTION

The Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst is where the elite of the British Army train to be officers. Cadets arrive for nearly a year of...

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...

CULTURAL DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM LONDON IN 2023

England has a wealth of historical sites outside London and even the most ardent fan of the city will want to get away from it at times...

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...

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL: BEYOND THE LIBRARY DOOR

Only open for tours and on special open days, a visit to Salisbury Cathedral's library gives the visitor a chance to have a fascinating...