Pen in Hand

An Introduction to Your Favorite British Heritage Writers

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When Sandra escapes the bustle of London, it’s the romantic, wild landscapes of the Peaks that capture her imagination.[/caption]

It has been several years since we have called out some of the great veteran writers whose stories grace the pages of British Heritage on a regular basis. Here is an opportunity to put a face and a personality to the bylines that frequent our pages most often—and an opportunity for them to introduce themselves and share an inside tip or two.

“Never ask a Scot if he or she is English, or confuse England with Scotland”

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Our resident Scottish feature writer, Forbes recommends a visit to historic Stirling Castle—site of much Scottish history.[/caption]

“Step out of the car, explore that alleyway, walk around corners, chat to locals”

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Siân loves the magnificent ruins of Tintern Abbey, just a few miles down the Wye Valley from her farmhouse.[/caption]

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Scott asks the good historians’ questions, such as: How did those gigantic stones get to Avebury?[/caption]

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James loves the old stories told by the River Thames between London Bridge and Canary Wharf.[/caption]

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Brighton Pier is a seaside-lover’s dream any season of the year.[/caption]

“Look both ways when crossing streets and go off the beaten track whenever possible”

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For Jennifer, it’s hard to beat the Palace of Westminster as an iconic symbol of London—and British history.[/caption]