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WELCOME TO BRITAIN – The Official Magazine – telling the story of our country, from ancient times right through to the present day. If you enjoy discovering more about our nation’s rich and vibrant culture and heritage, then you’ll love BRITAIN magazine and you'll love our website.

October/November 2010 issue
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In the magazine, learn more about our kings and queens, the heroes and villains, soldiers and statesmen who made our nation great. Join us as we visit castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens. Journey with us to proud cities and secret villages, rugged coastline and lush countryside. Listen in while we talk to dukes and designers, artists and actors, courtiers and craftsmen.   Each issue is packed with features that showcase the many beauties of BRITAIN, as well as suggestions about where to go, where to stay and what to see.

 BRITAIN magazine makes the perfect companion whether you like to travel the highways and byways by train, coach or car, or simply prefer to explore our island and its history from the comfort of your own home. And our website will keep your up to date with what's happening around the country and give you even more ideas on what to see and do here. You can also sign up for our e-newsletter and have all the latest news, reviews, competitions and offers sent straight to your inbox every month, free!

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Recent articles

Rare Saxon ring on display at Berkeley Castle (in: Heritage) Sep 2, 2010

IF YOU ENJOYED our feature on Saxon Britain, head for Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire where a rare Anglo-Saxon gold ring is on display for a momth only.

Horticultural heaven in Surrey (in: Editor's choice) Sep 2, 2010

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL Society's flagship garden at Wisley in Surrey has a calendar of events to tempt all gardening fans.

Diaries and Journals for 2011 – the perfect Christmas presents (in: Editor's choice) Sep 1, 2010

If you're looking for Christmas present ideas this year with that extra British touch, take a look at the diaries and journals published by Frances Lincoln and for sale through our bookshop. They'll make ideal Christmas presents for anyone who loves Britain and British culture.

Saved art panels go on display to public (in: Culture) Aug 26, 2010

ACTS OF MERCY, four striking allegorical panels by a largely forgotten but highly talented early 20th-century artist, have been saved from London’s demolished Middlesex Hospital. They can now be seen in London’s National Gallery until 17 October.

In good spirits (in: Where to stay) Aug 26, 2010

ALL OLD HOUSES should have a ghost and Britain's fine historic accommodations certainly have a few ghostly tales to tell. Whether you like a hint of mystery in your travels around Britain or are a fan of ghost stories, we have the place for you.

Gauguin: maker of myth (in: Culture) Aug 25, 2010

SEE EXACTLY how Gauguin experimented with light, colour, shape and subject throughout his lifetime in the first major exhibition of his work in London for 50 years.

Celebrate gourmet London (in: Editor's choice) Aug 24, 2010

GOURMET FOOD from Street Kitchen is just one of the reasons why foodies will want to be in the capital for the second London Restaurant Festival this October. Even more tastebuds are set to be tickled this year.

Bluebell Railway scoops heritage award (in: Heritage) Aug 20, 2010

VOLUNTEERS AT one of the country’s best-loved heritage railways, of The Railway Children fame, are celebrating after winning a rare heritage award for their restoration work.