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When the mighty Henry I died in December 1135, leaving no legitimate son, who was to replace him on the throne of England? Would it be Stephen, nephew to the king and showered with …
Haywards Heath is a remarkable place with an intriguing history. Misguidedly characterised as 'large and quite amorphous', detailed inspection actually reveals a dynamic settlement …
The Lake District has a long and exciting history dating back millennia. From the prehistoric settlements and Roman forts to the Medieval towns and villages scattered throughout …
'Royal Wootton Bassett History Tour' provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this Wiltshire market town. Its royal patronage was conferred in 2011 following the local …
In 2015 it was announced that Nottingham would be designated a UNESCO City of Literature. Nottinghamshire is closely associated with world famous literary figures and has been the …
The London district of Kew is best-known for its World Heritage Site of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Kew Palace. It lies directly across the River Thames from the town of …
Hertfordshire, one of the Home Counties close to the capital, features some spectacular countryside including the chalk escarpment fringes of the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding …
The county of South Yorkshire covers Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield districts. Although each are major urban centres with their own range of civic buildings, museums …
This book focuses on steam on the Cotswolds and South Midlands regions of England. Written by author and rail enthusiast Michael Clemens, this volume provides a pictorial tribute …
The population of Chippenham has grown rapidly in recent decades, transforming it from a sleepy market town to one of the largest towns in Wiltshire today. New suburbs have been …