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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...
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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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CULTURAL DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM LONDON
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...
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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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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...
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VISITING WOLVESEY CASTLE: THE OLD BISHOP'S PALACE IN WINCHESTER
Wolvesey Castle was once a very important building, being the home of the Bishopric of Winchester, which was the most powerful and...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF A VISIT TO WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
Winchester Cathedral is the magnificent centrepiece of the ancient Hampshire city of Winchester. Built over a timespan of 500 years from...
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EATING BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S - HARRODS, LONDON
There are few people over the age of 20 who haven't heard of Breakfast at Tiffany's, the novella made famous by the classic film of 1961...
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SLOW TRAVEL IN AUSTRIA WITH TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL
Austria is a beautiful country; a mix of snow capped mountains, lush green valleys, dense forests, lakes, rivers and ornate historical...
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