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Places of Interest in Warwickshire
There are a lot of places in the Warwickshire such as farms, parks and museums which are easily accessible by car or public transport and many free to enter.
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Cricket's Greatest Comebacks
A victory in cricket having followed on is practically unheard of. The few occasions when this is achieved are rightly classed as the game's greatest comebacks
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Five Houses Relating to Shakespeare
Tourists can go back in time, draw inspiration from beautiful English gardens, and learn more about sixteenth century England when they visit five homes related to the poet and playwright William Shakespeare.
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Travelsleuth's July Diary. Equestrian Events
The Travelsleuth looks at polo now enjoying a surge of popularity thanks to Princes William and Harry; summer show jumping at Hickstead, great Agricultural Shows, and a Michelin Star connoisseur hotel set in a Welsh valley overlooking the river Wye. <B>Updated 27 June.</B>
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Winter Topiary Gardens
From the ancient yew sculptures of Cumbria's Levens Hall to the long rippling hedges of London's Thames Barrier Park, we explore Britain's best winter topiary gardens
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Stones History (Feb 7-13)
A brief look at this week in Stones history
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Alternative UK Rock Festival Guide
A look at some of the UK's smaller music festivals, from Guilfest to the Wickerman and Wychwood Festivals to the Bulldog Bash and Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed.
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Pietersen's Reign Starts With a Win
England beat South Africa by six-wickets in Kevin Pietersen's first game as captain, but is it the end of another English wicketkeeper and is there room for Sidebottom?
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The British Pagan Scene
Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 followers according to the Pagan Federation in 2002.
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Twenty20 World Championship 2007
The history of the game's new version, competing teams, group stage and knock out format, plus the venues in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
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John Wootton 1682/3-1764
Although not much is known about his life John Wootton's paintings of horses were greatly admired by the aristocracy of 18th century England.
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Stones History (Jan 18 - 24)
A brief list of some events in Stones history for this week.
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Adil Rashid – Yorkshire & England?
A cricketing gem may have been unearthed in Bradford's Asian community. Adil Rashid has been lighting up Headingley - can he do it on an international level?
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Earthquake Strikes United Kingdom
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale was felt in the United Kingdom on Wednesday February 27th 2008.
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George Eliot / Mary Ann Evans
Brief biography of the life and works of author George Eliot, one of the world's best British short-story writers, famous for Middlemarch and Silas Marner.
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The Origins of the UK Green Party
Europe's first Green Party was formed in the UK in 1973 under the name 'People'. In 1975, it became the Ecology Party before becoming the Green Party in 1985.
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Stones History (Mar 7-13)
Somes Stones events this week in history
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Chinese Wilson's Memorial Garden
The Wilson Memorial Garden in Chipping Campden celebrates the work of "Chinese" Wilson who introduced over 1,000 garden-worthy species from China to western horticulture
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&quot;Young Will&quot;
William Shakespeare's early life is a bit of a mystery. Historians, however, have pieced together events in his life that provide some interesting and important clues to young William's future.
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BOUDICCA - Queen of the ICENI
Shamed by the Romans, her daughters raped, she embarked on a campaign of revenge.
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Classic Authors: A.A. Milne
A brief biography of A.A. Milne, British author and creator of Winnie the Pooh.
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Stones Hoistory (Feb. 20 - 26)
This week in the history of the Rolling Stones
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New British Poetry: 2 The North of England
Discussion and review of four new volumes of poetry from the north of England.
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Sarah Siddons: Actress Of Theatre, Queen of Tragedy
Sarah Siddons was known for her tragic portayals of the Theatre. Her life was the stage and her memory reigns on.
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Going to the Market
This article explores the basic trials of finding out who your market customers are and how to get to them. It outlines an understanding of customer markets and some ways to get information on them.
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Lady Godiva: A Woman Who Dared to Be Bare
This is the story of a woman who wanted to bring a community together in art and change taxes for the people of her town. By wanting to challenge her husband and his taxes, she took the ultimate dare and changed law.
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Lady Godiva:The Woman Who Dared To Be Bare
Never in history was one woman so dedicated to her convictions and her people. Lady Godiva made her body bare in order to allow her town to be tax free and to be able to share her love of art. Read about her historic ride and what really made her do it.
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Life in an Elven Fishing Town
Tolkien wrote little concerning the lives and crafts of Cirdan's mariners, but these hearty Elves of the sea fought in all of Middle-earth's great wars. They were also among the last Eldarin people to vanish from the world of men.
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May Diary, Page 2: Arts Festivals
Page 2 of a three part article and reference for the Royal Jubilee Month, May 2002. The Travelsleuth looks at the Royal Agricultural Shos at Bath, the Brighton Arts Festival and Glyndebourne Opera Festival.
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Travelsleuth's July Diary; Athletes, Oars and Jockeys
Further pages from Travelsleuth's busy July diary. Notes on the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henley Royal Regatta, Ascot Diamond Stakes and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed which celebrates the Cadillac's centenary.
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Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
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