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Kirkwall: the bustling capital of the Orkneys

Though separated from the Scottish mainland by only 10 miles across the Pentland Firth, Orkney is one destination that really feels a world away.

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Daffodils and dahlias, and assorted Greek temples in southern English country gardens

Daffodils and dahlias, and assorted Greek temples in southern English country gardens

Mind the history at Kenilworth

Mind the history at Kenilworth

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Who was Queen Mary I?

Who was Queen Mary I?

King George at The Festival of Britain

King George at The Festival of Britain

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Examining the quintessential British fête

Examining the quintessential British fête

From sales of work in post-World War II to the modern archetypal feature of rural British village life here's everything you need to know about British fêtes.

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On this Day: Samuel Pepys Last Diary Entry

On this Day: Samuel Pepys Last Diary Entry

For four decades English civil servant Samuel Pepys reported on the epic events of London city. On May 31, 1669, the gadabout diarist recorded the last event in his famous diary.

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Somerset’s "thankful villages", untouched by World War I's loss

Somerset’s "thankful villages", untouched by World War I's loss

Where all who served returned home safely from the massacre of the Great War, these picturesque Sommerset villages remained unscathed.

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Five Victorian buildings in London you need to visit

Five Victorian buildings in London you need to visit

Here are five of London's most beautiful buildings built during the reign of Queen Victoria.

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 On This Day: The Venerable Bede, England's first great historian, died

On This Day: The Venerable Bede, England's first great historian, died

About 1,300 years ago, the Venerable Bede was early medieval Europe's greatest scholar and the first to record the history of the English nation.

Pictures: King Charles & Queen Camilla visit Northern Ireland

Pictures: King Charles & Queen Camilla visit Northern Ireland

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Northern Ireland for the first time since their Coronation.

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On This Day: Queen Victoria was born

On This Day: Queen Victoria was born

Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years, but just what effect did her reign have on her subjects?

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Two millennia of history and lush green countryside - the magic valleys of Wales

Two millennia of history and lush green countryside - the magic valleys of Wales

The deep greens of the well-watered countryside, abandoned coal mines, ancient castles and the singing of male voice choirs: There is indeed something magical about the valleys of Wales.

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On This Day: Author of "Sherlock Holmes" Sir Author Conan Doyle was born

On This Day: Author of "Sherlock Holmes" Sir Author Conan Doyle was born

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a firm believer in the pursuit of justice.

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British holidays: Sage advice from an expert traveller

British holidays: Sage advice from an expert traveller

After over 30 years of travel writing on Britain, Dana Huntley shared his expertise with those planning their next vacation.

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Royal rules that are no longer enforced thanks to Queen Elizabeth II

Royal rules that are no longer enforced thanks to Queen Elizabeth II

Think you know all the rules of royal life? Think again, here are some royal rules that are no longer enforced the way they once were.

‘Give Her a Haggis’: A history of Burns Night in Scotland

‘Give Her a Haggis’: A history of Burns Night in Scotland

Every year on January 25, people across the world gather for a Burns Supper on Burns Night, which commemorates, on the date of his birth, Robert Burns, his poetry, and his beloved Scotland.

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