July - August 2022

Britain

The official magazine of Visit Britain

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Editor’s Letter
Bong! Time’s up on the 5-year restoration of Big Ben. This issue we delve into the fascinating history of this great British landmark, and speak to the team that worked on the once-in-a-lifetime project (The Time Machine, p23). We time-travel back to
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Editor Natasha Foges Art Editor Rhian Colley Assistant Editor Henrietta Easton Group Sales Director Catherine Chapman Head of Sales Operations Jodie Green Advertising Manager Daisy Welch Senior Sales Executive Melissa Arancio Chairman Paul Dobson Man
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Your Letters
I was delighted to see an article on the Brontë family [Vol 90 Issue 2], a family to which I have some connections. My Great-Great-Great-Grand-mother Elizabeth Hirst was a friend of Mrs Patrick Brontë, and I like to think that perhaps the children of
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The BULLETIN
The glittering treasures discovered in 1939 at Sutton Hoo, Britain’s most famous Anglo Saxon archaeological site, revolutionised the way that we see that period of history forever. In 2009, the largest hoard of Anglo Saxon gold ever found was unearth
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Down By The River
The picturesque stretch of the Thames between Richmond and Hampton Court has provided refuge from the bustle of London life for centuries. After attracting the patronage of the Tudor royals – their legacy is preserved in the jaw-dropping magnificence
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Reading Corner
Britain’s Sacred Places: A guide to ancient and modern sites that stir the soul by Martin Symington (£14.99, Bradt). A fascinating guide to places of both religious and secular pilgrimage in the UK. Miss Wilmott’s Ghosts by Sandra Lawrence (£25, Blin
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The Time Machine
At 12.01pm on August 21, 2017, something went missing from the soundscape of London. The 13.7-tonne bell that had tolled the knell of passing day for 154 years, through the reigns of six monarchs, fell silent, to be heard only on Remembrance Sunday a
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Becoming ANNE BOLEYN
Five hundred years ago, in 1522, Anne Boleyn made her first recorded appearance at the English court of Henry VIII. A mock castle called Château Vert had been created as a centrepiece for an evening pageant at which eight satin-clad gentlewomen cast
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Coast Along
As a nation, the English do like to be beside the seaside. So it’s apt that the new England Coast Path will become the world’s longest coastal walking route when it’s completed later this year. Combining various national trails with new waymarked rou
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Coastal Havens
The Nare is a traditional country house hotel by the sea on Cornwall’s stunning Roseland Peninsula. Its rooms are elegantly appointed, with printed wallpapers, Persian rugs and luxurious textiles. Days are pleasantly spent on the beach or in the glor
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Digging through History
Picture the perfect English garden. What do you see? The classic cottage garden, a jumble of rambling roses, hollyhocks and scented honeysuckle; the manicured emerald lawn of a stately home, dotted with topiary; or the rolling parkland, lakes and fol
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LAND OF Legends
There’s nothing like a good old yarn, a story to tell around the fire as darkness descends or around the table as bread is broken. The best date back centuries, perhaps even longer, and have passed into folklore. Tales as old as time, and as memorabl
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Your Ultimate Platinum Jubilee Souvenir
This year, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Happy & Glorious is your essential Platinum Jubilee souvenir, bringing Her Majesty’s remarkable story to life through colourful features, lavish images and archive
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A Two-night Stay In The Scottish Highlands
Pride of Britain Hotels is a collection made up of the finest properties, each full of character. With manor houses, castles, woodland retreats, elegant lodges and city boltholes, each stay ofers a unique experience. One lucky winner and their guest
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Ilfracombe
A framed document hanging in Ilfracombe’s little town museum charts 28 different spellings of the town’s name, from Alfreincoma in 1086 to Ilfracomb in 1675. The unusual moniker describes a place (‘the wooded valley where Alfred dwells’) that’s a wor
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Searching for CAMELOT
Knights and dragons, warriors and wizards, swords and stones: the ancient myths and legends of King Arthur are tales of storybook valour that have sparked imaginations for centuries. The timeless stories are known the world over. Brave King Arthur pr
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Great Savings
• Fascinating insights into Britain’s landmark anniversaries, quirky traditions and the real lives of its historical figures • Expert travel guides to both renowned and off-the-beaten-track destinations • Regular features exploring Britain’s storied
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Top 10 St Albans
Set high on a hill, St Albans’ city centre is a historical gem, its Roman remains vying for attention with its charming medieval streets. Lying on the river Ver, Verulamium (as it was then known) was built in AD 50 and was the third-largest town in R
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This Beautiful Earth - Created For A Purpose
There are in the world today many fears and anxieties for the future of humanity and of life upon earth. There is concern over the loss of natural habitats and natural resources. There is concern for the climate and frequency of natural disasters. Th
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A Day With… DAVID BARBER
5.30am: On a Swan Upping day – which takes place in July every year – I have an early alarm call and we take breakfast at 6.15am. After breakfast I ensure all the uniforms are correct, and then I might have an early morning interview for television o
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The Great British Quiz
1 What is the name of the ‘real Downton Abbey’ (above)? 2 Which red-brick palace, set in parkland in London, was the birthplace of Queen Victoria? 3 Which stately home, seat of the Marquesses of Bath, opened the UK’s first safari park in 1966? 4 Whic
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The Cotswold Sculpture Park
The Cotswold Sculpture Park works closely with a vast array of wonderful sculptors to provide wonderful sculptures for private and public spaces. The exhibition which is located in the beautiful Cotswolds is home to 10 acres of land which is beautifu

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