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Visit World Heritage Site Saltaire in Yorkshire and see David Hockney Art

The art of David Hockney and the little town of Saltaire in Yorkshire - when the two are combined, that's got to be a really special experience.

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Real Ale Pubs and Bars in Coventry, England

A look at some of the best real-ale pubs in the city centre of Coventry, England

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Visit Kew Garden's Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex

Up to ten thousand of the world's plant species are threatened with extinction. Kew's Millenium Seed Bank is working hard to save plants and habitats around the world.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates her Diamond Jubilee

On February 6th 1952, George VI died suddenly in his sleep. 60 years on, his daughter Elizabeth is Britain's oldest reigning monarch.

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Hardknott Pass - Driving Adventures on a Roman Road

Hardknott Pass in the Lake District national park, England, is one of the most spectacular roads I have ever traveled. Here I recount some of the journeys I have made up the pass.

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Only in London - New Unique Guide

Duncan J.D. Smith reveals a London hidden to most of us, from Victorian Turkish baths to Lenin and Marx in London, plague pits to private streets that are locked at night.

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Splash of fun and vibrant colors in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a great place to visit especially during the summer where there are plentiful of festivals and fun...

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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese London

Built after the great fire of London in 1668, frequented by writers down the centuries, the pub still attracts writers and visitors from all over the world.

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Gibraltar - The Fascinating Rock in the Mediterranean

As solid as the Rock of Gibraltar is an expression often heard. A visit to the place where the most famous inhabitants are Barbary Apes will help explain what the expression means

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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of London’s favourite tourist attractions. Close to the lovely Millbank, Lambeth Palace, Trafalgar Square, and of course, the Houses of Parliament, everyt

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? THE ORIGIN OF STREET NAMES IN THE CITY - PART ONE

Have you ever wondered how different places get their names? The City of London is awash with unusual street names, from Swan Alley to Throgmorton Street to St Mary Axe. We don’t

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Traditional Welsh Lady Costumes

Feeling a little Welsh today? Check out these ideas for outfits which invoke the national pride of Wales.

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Arundel - Historic Town in England with Magnificent Castle

This historical market town in West Sussex has a cosmopolitan air and a comtempory culture which sits well with the heritage industry which plays a large part in the town's life.

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Mudeford Quay, Christchurch, Dorset, England

What's at Mudeford Quay? This staggeringly popular destination at Christchurch Dorset makes for the perfect afternoon out! Find out what is at Mudeford Quay.

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Real ale pubs and bars in Carrington, Nottingham

The Carrington suburb of Nottingham, England, has five very different pubs in which drinkers can try some very nice real ales.

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Gifts and Mementos to Mark a Diamond Jubilee

As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on the throne, Diamond Jubilee merchandise presents a unique opportunity to own a keepsake.

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Stonehenge Pictures

How much of the mystery of this monument do pictures of Stonehenge reveal?

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Nottingham, home to the oldest pub in England

There are three pubs in Nottingham that claim to be the oldest in England, but which is telling the truth?

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