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National Gardens Scheme of England & Wales
An inside view of a garden on the National Garden Scheme of England and Wales. This is a charity founded in 1927 and has over 3000 gardens on its list open to the public.
national garden scheme tour • garden tours • private gardens • ngs • national gardens scheme

Elections in Scotland: United Kingdom at Devolution
After almost 300 years Scotland has elected a new Parliament. With the regional elections in Scotland and Wales the United Kingdom has made an important step towards devolution of political power. In both regions voters preferred the Labour Party for its reforms in favor of regional resurrection. Nationalist parties arrived second in both assemblies, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats found themselves third and fourth. After its victory in Great Britain´s general elections in 1997, Tony Blair's governing Labour Party had accelerated reforms by two referendums for regional autonomy for both Scotland and Wales. The popular decisions in favor of the reform and now the elections of regional assemblies represent only a first step in a wider reform process that is going to change institutions in the UK.
scotland • wales • england • united kingdom • elections

Hunting for Crafts in Wales
Many Welsh craftspeople have their studios in picturesque villages. Seeking them out offers sightseeing rewards as well as mementos of your visit to Wales.
anvil pottery • llanrhaeadr • denbigh • ruthin • pottery tablewear

Rare Welsh Hotels of Distinction
Over 50 of the best properties in Wales, from boutique city hotels to luxury country house properties, are included in the new free 2007 brochure from Welsh Rarebits
welsh rarebits • wales hotels of distinction • country house hotels and inns • gourmet restaurants with rooms • historic accommodation

Offa's Dyke
In 787, King Offa of Mercia ordered one of the largest construction projects in the History of Britain. Pieces of Offa's Dyke can still me seen today.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • wales • welsh

Australia’s big roadside things
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
big things australia • banana coffs harbour • ned kelly glenrowan • boxing crocodile humpty doo • prawn ballina

Brenda Dayne of Cast On Podcast
Brenda Dayne discusses with us her muses and getting funding for her podcast in part II of this interview.
brenda dayne • cast on podcast • knitting podcast interview • knitting podcast • knitting muses

St Seiriol and Penmon Priory
Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell.
st seiriol • medieval welsh hermit • welsh royal family • foundation of penmon priory • beginnings of christianity in wales

Jefferson, Father of a President
Peter Jefferson was the father of America's third president Thomas Jefferson. He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and was a justice of the peace.
peter jefferson • father of america’s third president • thomas jefferson • new world • wales

Wangkumarra, Native Title, Mining
Mining giant Santos is ripping off the Wangkumarra people and destroying the land through petroleum mining and "seismic line" exploration techniques.
wangkumarra • wonkamara • wongkamara • bourke indigenous • new south wales indigenous

Royal Quotation Quiz
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace

Acianthella amplexicaulis
This tiny delicate terrestrial orchid is confined to parts of the Australian east coast and is considered rare.
acianthella amplexicaulis • green midge orchid • terrestrial orchid • australian east coast • cryptic species

Canadian Indie Scene - Toronto
Indie bands such as Arctic Monkeys have shown the UK to be a leader in the indie music scene. Now, however, Canada is at the forefront - we look at the bands involved.
canadian indie scene • toronto indie music • new indie artists • upcoming indie bands • indie bands feature

Fantasy Vacation Poll Results
Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?
fantasy vacations polls • favorite dreams places • luxury romance travel traveling • money no object • mediterranean greece italy monaco turkey

King Arthur of Britain or Scots?
References to King Arthur abound in the British Isles, but some claims may have a stronger case than others.
arthurian legend • king arthur of britain • king arthur • british isles • arthur mcaeden

Port Arthur Historic Site Tours,
Port Arthur, a restored convict penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia has on offer several excellent and cheap tours of the site.
port arthur tours • cheap free excellent • historic site tasmania • hobart australia • convict penal settlement

Sydney guide: Things to do
Travel to Australia's biggest city to climb the Harbour Bridge, go to a concert at the Opera House, get the ferry to Manly, surf on Bondi beach and more.
activities sydney • australia’s biggest city • capital new south wales • harbour bridge climb • opera house concert

Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn

FORGOTTEN WOMEN
This month my article concerns the plight of women who worked in sweated industries in Edwardian times.
edwardian women • sweated industries • matchbox making • clothes making • outsourcing

The Madness of King George (Part 2)
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
king george • george iii • madness • king • england

Mercy, Duffy Rules UK Charts
Unknown only a few short weeks ago, Welsh born vocalist Duffy claimed the top of the UK charts with the release of her first single "Mercy" and album Rockferry.
duffy mercy • duffy rockferry • new singer duffy • mercy duffy uk charts • duffy mercy debut single

Narrative Beginnings I I I
How do poets subtly introduce background information to a narrative while maintaining poetic integrity? In Les Murray’s gritty drama, Fredy Neptune, photos help.
poetry • poetic narrative • lyric narrative • les murray • fredy neptune

RWC 2007 Quarterfinals Sun 7 Oct
The stage is set for the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Previewed here are Fiji v South Africa & Argentina v Scotland.
rugby world cup quarterfinal previews • fiji • south africa • argentina • scotland

The Saxon Kingdoms
England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.
saxon kingdoms • kingdom of northumbria • kingdom of mercia • kingdom of wessex • kingdom of the west saxons

Urien of Rheged
Starting in 570AD the Saxons moved against the British. The fight began with the Saxon conquest of the south and ended with the war against Rheged.
urien of rheged • rheged • urien • second saxon offensive • war against rhegeed

Voyage of the First Fleet
Banished from their homeland in 1787, more than 750 of Britain's convicts were launched on a perilous sea voyage to the other side of the world.
first fleet • convicts • transportation • fleet • australia

The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia: A Brief History (2)
Part two of the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia (written by Pastor Kenneth Fischer).
lutheran • australia • fellowship • growth

The Six Wives of Henry VIII, A New (I Hope) Perspective
Who was Henry VIII really? Why was he so often married? What was he seeking? And who were the women who became pawns -- willingly or unwillingly -- of his passion and his power?
henry viii • catherine of aragon • anne boleyn • jane seymour • anne of cleves

The Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon comes to England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales -- but fate intervenes...
catherine of aragon • henry vii • elizabeth of york • prince arthur • henry viii

Clint Easwood: Actor, Producer, Director
Clint Eastwood has become a powerful figure in Hollywood since he began his film career in the 1960's. He has done wonderful work in every role: actor, producer, and director.
clint eastwood • true crime • director • producer • unforgiven

May Day: Celebration of Spring
In the Northern hemisphere, "May Day" or the first day of May celebrates spring and the coming of summer. This celebration has its roots in ancient spring festivals.
history 1 may day • origin labor international workers • pagan spring fertility summer festival • beltaine beltane • celtic gaelic bonfire ritual

Rugby World Cup Minnows Win Fans
The Rugby World Cup is the showcase tournament of rugby. In 2007 the smaller nations are putting in big performances and winning over the hearts of fans around the world
rugby world cup minnows • rugby underdogs • rugby world cup • rugby fans • cardiff

Rugby World Cup Records & facts
The 2007 Rugby World Cup is being held in France this September and October. But can anyone beat the records of New Zealand, Jonah Lomu, Gavin Hastings and Simon Culhane?
rugby world cup records • most appearances • points in a game • new zealand vs japan • australia vs namibia

The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill

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