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Curious Questions: We used to fly cars across the English Channel in 20 minutes — why did we stop?
It seems hard to believe, but taking your car across the English Channel to France by air actually pre-dates the ...
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A English country garden that brings the four corners of the world to one corner of Wiltshire
England, Africa, Italy or China — it’s possible to travel the world without leaving this imaginatively designed garden, which ...
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Is it a farm? A luxury hotel? The Outbuildings are a bit of both, and a beautiful weekend away that feels worlds away from reality
Farm diversification is nothing new, but few have done it quite as well as The Outbuildings near Bridport in Dorset, says Dean Usher.
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Mount Vernon: The story of George Washington’s country estate
Jeremy Musson looks at the remarkable history and preservation of Mount Vernon, the country home of America’s first president ...
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The genius inventors who created the world’s most important clocks
Early clocks had variable hours, but even in the golden age of British horology, when Thomas Tompion made his masterpieces, a ...
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The garden fruit that’s a blend of strawberry, blueberry and kiwi — and it grows beautifully in Britain
The Chilean Guava was Queen Victoria's favourite fruit — so why don't we grow more of them, asks Mark Diacono.
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‘I have tasted ecstasy and felt peace’: The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon, where the Northern Lights dance
The Blue Lagoon has long been one of Iceland's most famous attractions. The five-star Retreat Hotel on site is the ultimate way to experience it and to remind yourself that everything is going to be ...
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True craftsmanship means making things that last generations — but these skills are in danger of being lost forever
Thankfully, one person who does recognise the value of craft is The King; earlier this year, Mrs Lytle was awarded an OBE in his Birthday Honours list. As with so many causes he has successfully ...
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The ‘Death Pyramid’ of Primrose Hill
Four times the height of St Paul's Cathedral, and with enough room for 5 million bodies, the Metropolitan Sepulchre was a fascinating curiosity that thankfully never left the drawing board.
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Quiz of the Day
A photographer travels to the South Pacific to grab a glorious shot of an annular eclipse, and English Heritage is asking for donations to help manage, restore and understand its immense collection.
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The artwork thrown in a museum bin, Cambridge’s most famous sight and the world welly wanging champion unmasked by the BBC
What is it like to grow up in a castle? Can you name Cambridge's most famous landmark? And who is the Welly Wanging World Record Holder? All this and more is revealed in today's Dawn Chorus.