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Coronation outfits of King Charles and Queen Camilla go on display

The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla go on display for the first time as Buckingham Palace opens for the summer The Coronation outfits worn by King Charles and...
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West Sussex and the South Downs

West Sussex's rolling hills, dotted with castles, gardens and stately homes, soothe the soul Words by Catherine Jones With its glorious, undulating countryside punctuated by historic market towns and impossibly idyllic villages, it’s no wonder West...
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London street names: What do they really mean?

London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples... Words by Felicity Day Stand in almost any spot in central London and you can...
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Smuggling in Cornwall: On the smugglers’ trail

Steeped in smuggling lore, Cornwall's hidden coves and tucked-away villages made ideal hideouts for the thriving trade. Here, we take a trip back in time to when smuggling in Cornwall was rife... Words by Elizabeth...

The Cary Arms Hotel and Spa: Review

In a picturesque spot on the English Riviera, the Cary Arms Hotel and Spa is nothing less than idyllic, and its tranquil spa, beach hut suites and proximity to bustling Torquay, are just the...
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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023. Here we reflect on some of the highlights from a truly spectacular royal weekend… The Coronation of King Charles...
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Crowning glory: London’s tiara designers

TALLULAH RUSHAYA INVESTIGATES THE TIARA REVIVAL, AND THE DESIGNS TURNING HEADS AS THE CORONATION DRAWS NEARER For royalty, the tiara has endured for centuries. And far from being confined to the jewellery box of history,...
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Lindisfarne: A history of Holy Island

Once the holiest site in Anglo-Saxon England, the beautiful tidal island of Lindisfarne is a haven for historians Driving over the Lindisfarne causeway from the English mainland is one of the most memorable experiences you...
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Hever Castle: Castle of queens

Hever Castle has long been associated with Anne Boleyn, but fascinating new findings reveal how another of Henry VIII's queens made her mark Words by Sandra Lawrence Back in those golden, pre-pandemic days, the team at...

Emmeline Pankhurst figure revealed at Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

A figure of leading Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has today joined Madame Tussauds to celebrate International Women's Day, 120 years since she co-founded the ground-breaking Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) Feminist trailblazer and political activist...
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