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The Tatton Show 2023

Returning to the Tatton Flower Show was a welcome return to a much loved attraction that I missed firstly because of covid and more recently illness

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A Forest for the Future

The Hafod Gogarrog Forest in Snowdonia, officially known now as Eryie. is a bold initiative to join up scattered fragments of the ancient rain forests of western Britain.

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The Salt Path a review

This book is about a journey through personal disaster to the triumph of hope over despair.

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The Welsh Marches

The Marches of England and Wales are lands steeped in history and beauty.

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Rosa Hibernica, the Irish Rose

The Irish rose is a variety rare in the wild, and very beautiful.

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Loch Ness: new thinking about the monster

There is something down there, but it is not a monster or even a new species

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Explore The Thames Foreshore - Find Hidden Treasure

Coming to London? Why not visit the Thames foreshore and discover the fragments of past lives that this great London river leaves behind each time the tide is out. It's addictive!

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Newquay Cornwall

The sun, sea, sand, and surf coastal town of Newquay in Cornwall has another side and a history of a close knit fishing community.

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A Very British Myth: Cambridge

A few words about Cambridge, England's longstanding symbol of knowledge and power.

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What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?

Accept that, in the British Isles, you will upset someone whatever you call us. Let me guide you through this linguistic minefield.

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London Calling… in February

A few reasons to visit London this February... not that ones needs to have a specific reason to visit London of course! [photo credit: Dimitry B on flickr]

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Why I Won't Recommend Alton Towers Theme Park

Over-priced and lacking customer focus is only the start of it. My second visit was free, as an apology for the first. I won't be going again.

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The English Lake District

Over 3 million visitors a year come to England's Lake District to enjoy the wonderful scenery loved by Wordsworth and the Romantic poets. Take a look and see why .

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Visit Cambridge as a Syd Barrett Fan

Syd Barrett was the founder of Pink Floyd. He famously lost his mind then retreated to his home city of Cambridge. I found some of his haunts.

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Winter Walking

A countryside walk in winter can be an enchanting experience, as the bare land reveals its character.

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Finding Sycharth - The Home of Owain Glyndwr

It had all of the hallmarks of a real life quest; and I was shocked when I finally tracked the place down. Two things overwhelmed me - its beauty and its utter neglect.

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Tour a Victorian Home at Wightwick Manor

Decorated throughout by William Morris and filled with pre-Raphaelite paintings, this manor house near Wolverhampton is worth a visit.

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Visit Eyam - Historic Plague Village in the Peak District

Beautiful views over the Derbyshire Dales and 17th century buildings greet visitors to Eyam. It's a little village with an awe-inspiring historical tale to tell.

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