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PRISON MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD
The more gruesome side of social history has always appealed to the darker side of people's curiosity and in recent years, prison museums...
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WORKING CONVENTS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Most convents in the UK are not open to the public, but many follow the monastic tradition of hospitality by offering retreat and...
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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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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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SALISBURY FESTIVALS
Are you planning to visit Salisbury and want to coincide your trip with one of its cultural events or festivals? There are plenty to...
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VISITING SITES FOR GCSE HISTORY: MEDICINE IN BRITAIN 1250 - PRESENT
Many British students study History for GCSE, a module of which is often Medicine Through the Ages. What can often seem a rather dry...
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HOW TO SEE THE UK'S TOP 20 MOST POPULAR TOURIST SITES WITHOUT THE CROWDS
Every year, Visit Britain release the visitor numbers of the top attractions in the UK, and other than in 2020/21 (for obvious reasons),...
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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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