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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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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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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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Visit Haddon Hall: Stately Home and Film Location

You will recognize this fortified Medieval manor house, in Derbyshire, England. It's been used as a film set for 'Jane Eyre', 'Pride and Prejudice' and others.

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Beautiful Britain: Photographs of the United Kingdom

As a native Briton, I have plenty of opportunities to travel around taking pictures of Britain's wonderful landscapes and cityscapes. You can share in the beauty too.

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English Supremacy in the Union Flag

The Union Jack, as it's commonly known, was meant to represent the United Kingdom. It says more about England as a superpower.

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Elizabeth Tower? Renaming Big Ben for a Diamond Jubilee

London's most famous landmark could be renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, if Members of Parliament get their way.

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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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Stonehenge Pictures

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

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Westminster Cathedral

Fancy a visit to somewhere different in Central London? Try Westminster Cathedral, the largest catholic church in England.

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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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St James' Park, London

A short article about the history of St James Park, the oldest of the Royal Parks in London

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Titanic Exhibition: Merseyside Maritime Museum

On April 14th 2012, the 100th anniversary of Titanic striking an iceberg, her home city showed me the human cost.

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Wales and the Welsh National Anthem

The story behind 'Land of my Fathers' ('Mae Hen Wlad fy Nhadau') is one of poetry, bardic awen and the refusal to lay down and play dead.

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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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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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Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury Stone Circle - another amazing Neolithic monument not far from Stonehenge!

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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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