THE TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE CHALKE HISTORY FESTIVAL
As the sun sets on another glorious week of history in the Chalke Valley and stages are dismantled, tents are folded, swords and spears...
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14 PRISON MUSEUMS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Want to explore the darker side of history? These UK prisons all open their doors to visitors. Photos, background and visiting details.
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PILGRIMAGE SITES IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Here we look at the main pilgrim routes and sites in the UK for modern day pilgrims. History, photos and visiting details.
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WORKING ABBEYS AND MONASTERIES YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
For the Slow Traveller looking for a day trip or a longer retreat, these are the historic abbeys you can visit in the UK.
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THE BEST DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM SALISBURY
Where to day trip from Salisbury, what there is to see and how to get there using public transport.
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HISTORIC WORKHOUSES YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Historic workhouses which can be visited in the UK. Historical background, photos and visiting details.
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS HOUSES YOU CAN VISIT AROUND THE WORLD
Open to the public, these unique houses around the world were once the homes of famous archaeologists.Where to find them, history and photos
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24 FREE HISTORY MUSEUMS IN LONDON
19 free museums in London which focus on various aspects of the history of the capital and the people who live there.
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9 FORMER PRIME MINISTERS' HOUSES YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Houses both grand and small where British Prime Ministers used to live which are open to the public. Photos and visiting details.
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