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History Villages, Towns & Cities 

Cambridge — the ancient city of colleges and scholars

September 22, 2017February 4, 2018 David James

Breathtaking views, stunning architecture, and lazy summer afternoons punting on the River Cam. Cambridge is a beautiful city full of

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Countryside History Villages, Towns & Cities 

10 Beautiful English Villages

September 12, 2017February 4, 2018 David James

Known throughout the world for their beauty, the quintessential English village is a magical escape for urban city-dwellers. Quaint cottages

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Castles & Cathedrals 

Warwick Castle – England’s finest medieval castle

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 David James

Invaded, embattled, and besieged through centuries of warfare, Warwick Castle (pronounced “Worrick”) survived the ravages of history to become one of

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History 

Calke Abbey — An English Country House Frozen in Time

August 19, 2017May 6, 2019 David James

Calke Abbey is an 18th-century country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, in the care of the charitable National Trust. The

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History Villages, Towns & Cities 

10 Reasons to Love Winchester—the Ancient City of Kings and Knights

August 7, 2017September 3, 2017 David James cathedrals, countryside, pubs

Steeped in history and legend, Winchester is a reminder of Britain’s mythical past. Soak up the gothic splendor of Winchester Cathedral,

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History Villages, Towns & Cities 

10 Reasons to Love Oxford—the City of Dreaming Spires

July 24, 2017November 7, 2019 David James

One of the most famous university cities in the world, Oxford is steeped in history, with beautiful honey-coloured college buildings dotted

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History 

Stowe House, Buckinghamshire

June 25, 2017 David James

Can you imagine going to school here? That’s a reality for 770 lucky children aged between 13 and 18. Once a

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Castles & Cathedrals 

Herstmonceux Castle

May 18, 2017April 26, 2018 David James

Shaped by centuries of history, the story of Herstmonceux Castle is a fascinating tale of ambition, intrigue, murder, abandonment, and

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Countryside History 

7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Britain’s Beautiful Canals

May 2, 2017May 3, 2017 David James canals, narrowboats

Everyone deserves a place to escape. And that’s exactly what Britain’s canals provide with their idyllic tranquility, natural beauty, and over

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Countryside 

10 Fascinating Facts About the English Lake District

March 27, 2017June 6, 2017 David James Lakes, Mountains, Scenery

It was a sunny spring morning in 1802 as William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy strolled along the banks of

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