MIMOYECQUES FORTRESS, CALAIS, FRANCE
The fortress of Mimoyecques is an underground fortress, built by the Nazis to house V3 canons aimed at London, which if completed would...
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THE BLOCKHAUS D'ÉPERLECQUES, SAINT-OMER, FRANCE
The Blockhouse at Éperlecques is situated in a leafy green forest near Saint-Omer, northern France and was built by the Germans in World...
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BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Owned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Brookwood Military Cemetery is the largest war cemetery in the UK. It is located...
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THE BEST TRADITIONAL BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAYS FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER
Nothing beats a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday in the UK, especially for families who don't want the hassle of travelling abroad...
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SLOW SANTORINI WITH KIDS
Santorini is primarily thought of as an adults only destination, with few of the usual kid activities on offer and many of the hotels...
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SANTORINI: SLOW TRAVEL IN THE ISLAND OF SUNSETS
With its dramatic volcanic setting, Santorini is one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, with picturesque villages perched on...
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ODEON IN SALISBURY – FROM MEDIEVAL REBELS TO STARS OF THE SILVER SCREEN
One of the most fascinating late Medieval buildings in Salisbury is the house of John Halle, a wealthy local wool merchant. Built in the...
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A GUIDED TOUR OF RMA SANDHURST: A VERY BRITISH INSTITUTION
The Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst is where the elite of the British Army train to be officers. Cadets arrive for nearly a year of...
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FINDING THE GRAVE OF CECIL CHUBB - THE MAN WHO BOUGHT AND GAVE AWAY STONEHENGE
Stonehenge may be the most significant ancient site in the UK and one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, but compared...
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CULTURAL DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM LONDON
England has a wealth of historical sites outside London and even the most ardent fan of the city will want to get away from it at times...
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WHERE TO FIND THE MOST FAMOUS, HISTORICAL AND UNUSUAL TREES IN THE UK
The UK was once covered in forests, of which only a small percentage remains. Although we have lost much of our ancient woodland, we...
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SALISBURY CATHEDRAL: BEYOND THE LIBRARY DOOR
Only open for tours and on special open days, a visit to Salisbury Cathedral's library gives the visitor a chance to have a fascinating...
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VISITING WOLVESEY CASTLE: THE OLD BISHOP'S PALACE IN WINCHESTER
Wolvesey Castle was once a very important building, being the home of the Bishopric of Winchester, which was the most powerful and...
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ANNUAL HISTORY FESTIVALS IN THE UK
England is a country which takes its history very seriously, so it is not surprising that there are so many history festivals on offer,...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF A VISIT TO WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
Winchester Cathedral is the magnificent centrepiece of the ancient Hampshire city of Winchester. Built over a timespan of 500 years from...
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EATING BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S - HARRODS, LONDON
There are few people over the age of 20 who haven't heard of Breakfast at Tiffany's, the novella made famous by the classic film of 1961...
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TAKE A TRIP ON THE KENAVON VENTURE
Take a leisurely trip along a section the Kennet and Avon Canal, one of Britain's prettiest canals, on the Kenavon Venture. You can...
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SLOW TRAVEL IN AUSTRIA WITH TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL
Austria is a beautiful country; a mix of snow capped mountains, lush green valleys, dense forests, lakes, rivers and ornate historical...
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THE PETERSFIELD PHYSIC GARDEN - A SANCTUARY AND RETREAT WITHIN A THRIVING TOWN
A serene rectangle of peace within a busy town, the Physic Garden in Petersfield, east Hampshire, is a great place to relax, sit quietly...
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REAL DUNGEONS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
If you have an interest in the darker side of social history and want to see real dungeons, an internet search will not help you, as the...
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VISITING WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, WILTSHIRE
West Kennet Long Barrow is one of several prehistoric monuments which form part of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage site: a...
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A VISIT TO DORCHESTER PRISON
Closed in 2013, Dorchester Prison is now awaiting its fate from developers, who will be turning the site into luxury flats. In the...
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AFTERNOON TEA AT FORTNUM & MASON: A CLASSIC BRITISH EXPERIENCE
There are few things more synonymous with Britain than drinking tea, especially from dainty china cups and saucers, served with...
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STORM WATCHING ON THE CORNISH COAST
Think Cornwall is just for the summer? Long after the bucket and spade brigade have left its sandy beaches, the craggy coastline becomes...
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