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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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One Week in London

There's so much to see and do in London that it can be hard to know where to start. Here's how I maximized my time to get to some of the top attractions in one week's time.

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The Monument, London EC3R 8AH

The Great Fire of London started on Sunday, 2 September 1666 and wasn't completely extinguished until Thursday, 6 September, with a loss of over 13,000 houses.

26% 4 3 KathleenDuffy

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Dennis Severs' House in Spitalfields, London: History, Mystery, Drama

Dennis Severs' House in London's East End is a fragment of times past, where paintings come to life, candles splutter and voices are heard in distant rooms.

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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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Lego Mania, Milestones Museum, Basingstoke, Review

A review of the Lego Mania event at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke UK. Find out if it's worth visiting Lego Mania.

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Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel

There's new Legoland Windsor Hotel for 2012 and its right inside the park! The Legoland hotel has Lego-themed rooms and lots of details that kids will love.

23% 3 3 TerriRexson

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Bath, England - A Virtual Tour

A virtual tour of Bath, England. Want to know the top spots to visit and what to read beforehand? Come and find out.

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Corfe Castle

Located in South England, the ruins of Corfe Castle overlook the tiny village of Corfe in the Purbecks. Protected from damage by the National Trust, it is popular with tourists.

20% 2 3 Telesto

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

I wrote last week about some of the unusual place names in the City of London, and how they came to be named. This week, I’ve included some more of the weird street names.

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Visit William Hogarth's House in Turnham Green, Chiswick, London

William Hogarth's 18th century house in Turnham Green, London is open to the public after being beautifully refurbished in 2011. Admission is free.

22% 2 3 KathleenDuffy

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Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot Tours in London

Following in the footsteps of fictional detective heroes, Holmes and Poirot, is elementary, my dear reader....just follow the clues and then click on your mouse!

26% 2 4 KathleenDuffy

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Lonely in London? Make New Friends at a London Meetup Group

Don't be lonely in London. Make friends of all ages - people who share your hobbies and interests. Visit a Meetup Group and kickstart your life again!

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The London of Oscar Wilde - A Guided Walk Around Mayfair

Take a guided walk around Mayfair and follow the brilliant Irish author, Oscar Wilde as he stops off at his club, visits his tobacconist and shops for green carnations.

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Book your bed and breakfast in Manchester now

Some tips to help you get around Manchester, here are some of the highlights of the city you will soon fall in love with.

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Tinkinswood Burial Chamber - a magical site in South Wales

Tinkinswood Burial Chamber has a massive capstone and is really worth seeing but many people know nothing about this ancient site just outside Cardiff.

26% 2 4 BardofEly

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Travel to Avebury and marvel at the stone circle

Avebury is a picturesque and unique village in Wiltshire located within a massive stone circle. A favourite place for tourists and also for pagans and druids.

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Lake District Walk

The Lake District in Cumbria, UK, is a fantastic place for long walks in wild areas. Here is an account of a ridiculously long walk I went on, starting in Eskdale, in July 2007.

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