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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...
6 min read


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...
6 min read


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.
4 min read


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.
4 min read


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.
7 min read


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.
7 min read


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.
13 min read
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