A WALK AROUND SALISBURY’S CATHEDRAL CLOSE
The largest Cathedral Close in the country has some stunning old buildings. Visiting details, photos and history.
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THE HANGING SIGNS OF LOMBARD STREET
The story behind the hanging signs of Lombard Street - the forerunner of the modern logo. Photos and historical background.
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A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE TOWER OF LONDON
Take a virtual tour of some of the most iconic sites and avoid the queues, the crowds and the expense. Tour review and booking details.
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TWO DAYS IN LONDON – THE CLASSICAL MUSIC ITINERARY
A two day self-guided tour of the best classical music spots in London, most of them free to enter. Full directions given.
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DENNIS SEVERS HOUSE – THE SILENT NIGHT TOUR
A visit to this unique London experience, exploring this historical scene in silence. Photos, background, accomodation and visiting details.
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H.M.S BELFAST: THE D-DAY SHIP ON THE THAMES
Now a museum ship on the Thames, HMS Belfast is an excellent place to explore and learn about its past. History, photos and visiting details
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NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM, LONDON: A MODERN LOOK AT AN HISTORIC ARMY
A visit to the excellent National Army Museum in Chelsea: what there is to see, photos and visiting details.
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GUARDS CHAPEL AND THE GUARDS MUSEUM, LONDON
A visit to the Guards Chapel, site of a terrible tragedy, and Guards Museum in London. Historical background, photos and visiting details.
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THE MONUMENT TO S.O.E AGENTS, LONDON
The monument to SOE agents by the Thames - history, photos and where to find it.
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ONE DAY IN LONDON – THE MILITARY HISTORY ITINERARY
A free one day self guided walking tour of military history sites in central London. Full directions, photos and historical background.
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LAMBETH PALACE: THE LITTLE KNOWN TOUR OF AN HISTORIC BUILDING
A tour around Lambeth Palace, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a unique way to explore this lesser known part of London history.
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EXPLORING HIGHCLERE CASTLE – THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY
Visiting Highclere Castle - what there is to see, the Downton Abbey connection, Egyptian collection. History, photos and visiting details.
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CONSTABLE AND SALISBURY - THE HARNHAM AND WATER MEADOWS TRAIL
Walk the trail of Constables most famous paintings of Salisbury, the cathedral and the water meadows. Photos, paintings and full directions.
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NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERSHIP - IS IT WORTH IT?
Many people consider whether it is worth it to take out membership - here we look at the pros, cons and costs involved.
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TORCHLIT SUMMER EVENINGS AT THE ROMAN BATHS
The best way to see the baths without the crowds and noise - by torchlight at dusk. Photos, history and visiting details.
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THE WOODFORD VALLEY CAMEL WALK
A 3 mile walk through beautiful coutryside with woods, hills, far-reaching views, farmland and a free-roaming camel. Photos and directions.
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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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ST. MARY LE BOW, LONDON'S BOW BELLS
The famous church of London's Bow bells. History, photos and visiting details.
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ST. STEPHEN WALBROOK, LONDON - THE WREN CHURCH THAT SAVED LIVES
A lovely Wren church in central London where the Samaritans started. Photos, history and visiting details.
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WALKS IN SALISBURY
Walks you can take in Salisbury and the surrounding area including historical walks, countryside and long distance.
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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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FROZEN IN TIME - THE GHOST VILLAGE OF IMBER
The deserted village of Imber on Salisbury Plain with a tragic past - history, photos and visiting details.
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FROZEN IN TIME – THE GHOST VILLAGE OF TYNEHAM
The beautiful ghost village of Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay in Dorset - history, photos and visiting details.
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HOW TO AVOID OVERTOURISM
What is overtourism, why do some places have it, and steps you can take to avoid it.
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