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The Golden Hind and the dread pirate Sir Francis Drake
The Golden Hind: the ship that Sir Francis Drake sailed round the world and brought back to England laden with pirate treasure is now moored in Brixham harbour. (A replica of it, anyway.)
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Slapton Sands: D-Day Memorial and Wildlife Haven
Slapton Sands: a peaceful haven for wildlife where once men died practising the D-Day landings.
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Merrivale: A Prehistoric Gem
Merrivale in Devon's Dartmoor National Park is a gem amongst the prehistoric England sites.
Hound Tor: home to the famous Hound of the Baskervilles
Hound Tor, the inspiration for Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles, can be dark and mysterious. But it's been home to people for centuries and - sometimes - a little cheek peeps out, too.
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Greenway: Agatha Christie's Holiday Home
Greenway, Agatha Christie's holiday home is a must-see for all fans of the 'queen of crime'.
Devon: The Glorious County
Beloved of poets and holidaymakers alike, Devon is warm (for England), friendly, inviting and as spectacular inland as along its famous coast.
Grimspound: a Bronze Age Settlement on Dartmoor
Grimspound: A Bronze Age Settlement on Dartmoor that became the home of the Hound of the Baskervilles
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Dartmoor Pony: Living on Dartmoor since the Middle Ages
The Dartmoor Pony: Living on Dartmoor since the Middle Ages
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Burgh Island: An Art Deco Gem Just off the Devon Coast
Burgh Island's famous Art Deco hotel has been a haunt of celebrities since it was built, but you can just as easily spot them sitting on the beach.
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Brentor and Brentor Church
Brentor and Brentor Church - a wonderful day out on your Dartmoor holidays
Wiltshire - An Ancient County
Prehistoric stone circles, steam trains, quaint villages and endless open spaces - Wiltshire is an ancient county worth exploring.
Stonehenge: An Ancient Mystery
It's one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, yet Stonehenge is still a mystery.
Castle Combe: one of England's prettiest villages
Castle Combe is one of the prettiest villages in England and a very popular film set, but you'll have to look hard to find the castle
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Avebury: A Stone Age City Steeped in Magic
130 times larger than Stonehenge, Avebury is the largest megalithic complex in all of England.
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Gloucestershire: Between Fashion and Opportunity
Gloucestershire does picturesque like few other English counties, but don't let that fool you. It's fashion-consicous and very modern underneath.
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Cotswold Olimpicks
Have you ever cheered a shin-kicking contest or watched a shuffle-board race? If that experience has so far escaped you, make your way by the quickest route to the Cotswold Olimpicks!
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle is most famous as the scene of King Edward II's gruesome murder, but what are its other claims to fame?
Wenlock Priory
A religious site since 680AD, Wenlock Priory is now an atmospheric, peaceful ruin at the edge of a bustling market town.
The Wenlock Olympian Games
When Dr. William Penny Brookes dared to dream, he invented the Olympics. The Wenlock Olympian Games have been held since 1850.
Tar Tunnel
Tar tunnel is one of the ten musuems that make up the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site in Shropshire.
Snailbeach Mine
Once the largest producing lead mine in Europe, Snailbeach Mine in the beautiful Shropshire hills has been mined for almost 2000 years.
Shropshire: Land of Strife and Industry
Shropshire, filled with ruined castles, wonderful restaurants and exceptionally fine walking, is a dream destination for history, food and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Shrewsbury - An exploration of Shropshire's county town
The historic town of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, is home to over 600 listed buildings.
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