THE CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL 2021 - DAY THREE
Day Three of this wonderfully entertaining, educational and mildly eccentric History Festival in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside -...
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POWIS CASTLE AND GARDENS, WALES
A visit to the home of Clive of India with stunning gardens and views. What there is to see, historical background and photos,
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THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE MUSEUM
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KIDS PLAYPARKS IN THE TOURIST HOTSPOTS OF CENTRAL LONDON - WHERE TO GO TO LET THE KIDS HAVE A BREAK
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HOW TO AVOID MUSEUM FATIGUE THE SLOW TRAVEL WAY
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RUSSELL SQUARE: TAKING A BREAK IN CENTRAL LONDON
The perfect place to rest after a trip to the British Museum with shade, a fountain, a Victorian Cabmans cafe and tiramisu in a phone box.
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THE SUTTON HOO COLLECTION AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The original items found at Sutton Hoo are on display in the British Museum. What there is to see, photos and background.
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CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE - OVER 3000 YEARS OF EGYPTIAN HISTORY ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES
Cleopatra's Needle - historical background, photos ad visiting details.
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THE BREAMORE MEDIEVAL MIZMAZE AND GIANT'S GRAVE WALK
A 5 mile walk to the medieval Mizmaze and Neolithic longbarrow through beautiful countryside. Full directions, photos and history.
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THE ROCKBOURNE ROMAN VILLA - HAMPSHIRE
What to expect on a visit to this lovely little villa - historical background, photos, how to get there, what to see.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF A VISIT TO THE TOWER OF LONDON
The highlights of a visit to the Tower of London - historical background, photos, what to see.
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LEARNING THE ART OF SLOW TRAVEL ON THE MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, LONDON
A walk on the Millennium Bridge is not just about the views - look down and you will see some colourful surprises to make you slow down.
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THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA – A TOUR AROUND THE HOME OF THE DISTINCTIVE CHELSEA PENSIONERS
Visiting the Royal Hospital is free for all visitors. Historical background, what to expect, photos and visiting details. (Closed for 2021)
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THE MEMORIAL TO ARMY FLYING AT MIDDLE WALLOP
A visit to the Memorial to Army Flying - how to get there, what there is to see and historical background of the site.
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MONUMENTS TO THE MERCHANT NAVY - THE TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Close to the Tower of London on Tower Hill is Trinity Square Gardens, formal gardens which have been there since 1797. They now contain...
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THE LONDON MITHRAEUM - THE UNDERGROUND TEMPLE TO A MYSTERIOUS ROMAN CULT
A visit to the Mithraeum in London - what to see, historical background, photos and visiting details.
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ROCHE COURT SCULPTURE PARK, NR. SALISBURY
A visit to Roche Court Sculpture Park in Winterslow- how to book, what to expect, facilities, photos and more.
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THE GENTLE HISTORY OF NATURALISM IN HAMPSHIRE: GILBERT WHITE AND THE OATES COLLECTIONS
A visit to The Wakes Museum in Hampshire - what to expect with history, photos, visiting details.
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HEALE GARDENS, WOODFORD VALLEY, SALISBURY
The tranquil and beautiful gardens of Heale House. Visiting details, what to see, how to get there, history and photos.
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THE HENRY FAWCETT WALK IN SALISBURY
Visit all of the places in Salisbury connected with Henry Fawcett. History, photos, visiting details.
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THE BROADCHALKE WATERCRESS BEDS
Watercress beds farmed in the traditional way by a family owned business in the Chalke Valley. Visiting and buying details.
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