Articles written by Tony Allen
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The Bombing of Guernica in the Spanish Civil War, 26 April 1937
The air raid on Guernica by the German Condor Legion was one of the worst atrocities in the Spanish Civil War. Picasso made it a symbol of war's horror.
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Blakeney Point in Norfolk – Haven for Birds Seals and Wildflowers
The National Trust Reserve on the 3.5 mile gravel spit of Blakeney Point is home to a host of coastal birds and wildflowers, and a large seal colony.
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The Rich Birdlife of Blakeney Point and Cley Marshes in Norfolk
The tidal waters marshes and reedbeds around Blakeney Point attract huge numbers of resident and migratory bird species, creating a birdwatchers' paradise
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The Seal Colony at Blakeney Point on the North Norfolk Coast
Boat trips to see the colony of Common and Grey Seals hauled up on tip of the 3.5 mile shingle spit at Blakeney in Norfolk are a great visitor attraction.
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Download a Free CV Template for That Vital First Graduate Job
A good CV layout wins job interviews - and jobs. This graduate CV format helps grab the interest of employers and HR managers ahead of other new graduates.
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Which Varieties of Hybrid Delphiniums to Grow in Your Garden
Delphiniums' stately spires of flower in white, yellow, pink, red and all shades of blue should win these hardy perennials a place in any herbaceous border
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How to Grow Delphiniums, the Queens of the Herbaceous Border
Easy to grow herbaceous perennial plants, delphiniums bear stately spires of flower in midsummer in red, pink, white and yellow, and all shades of blue.
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How to Lose Weight Fast on the Egg and Bacon Breakfast Diet
This tasty and easy to follow weight loss diet inspired by research at the University of Alabama sheds pounds quickly by starting the day with eggs & bacon.
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How to Grow Magnolia Stellata or Star Magnolia Trees and Shrubs
Magnolia Stellata is a spring flowering shrub or small ornamental tree, with slightly fragrant white star shaped flowers, sometimes flushed with pink.
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How to Grow Magnolia Grandiflora or Southern Magnolia Trees
Magnolia Grandiflora is an evergreen flowering tree or large shrub, often grown as a wall plant, with huge white fragrant flowers and glossy green leaves.
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House of Lords Reform - Options for Parliament's Upper House
The House of Lords' role and membership have been central issues in British constitutional reform since 1912, but there's still no consensus on reform.
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Constitutional Reform Problems Facing the Cameron/Clegg Coalition
Electoral reform is only one of the constitutional issues awaiting the new UK Coalition Government. It inherits confusion in national and local government.
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How a Single Transferable Vote System of PR Works in Practice
Advantages and disadvantages of the Single Transferable Voting (STV) system, how it works and the effects on British democracy if it applied in UK elections
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How the Alternative Vote (AV) System of PR Works in Practice
Advantages and disadvantages of the AV voting system and the likely effects on British democracy if the Alternative Vote was Introduced to UK elections.
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Would Proportional Representation (PR) Boost Democracy in the UK?
Advantages and disadvantages of different voting systems, including the various forms of PR, in engaging the electorate and providing effective government.
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How to Grow Magnolias - Exotic Spring Flowering Shrubs or Trees
It's easy to grow magnolia trees or bushes and their colourful spring flowers will light up the garden with pink white and purple blooms in April or May.
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Fallow Deer in Britain - Their Life Cycle, Habits and Other Facts
Fallow deer are the most numerous, and arguably the most attractive British wild deer species. Discover more about their different forms, and lifecycle.
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Download a Free CV Template for that First Job on Leaving School
A good CV layout wins job interviews - and jobs. This proven CV format helps grab the interest of employers and HR managers ahead of other school leavers.
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How to Prevent or Cure Tomato Pests and Diseases
Tomatoes are vulnerable to garden pests and diseases which cut crops. Good growing conditions and early treatment will ensure healthy tomato plants and top tomato yields.
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How to Grow Tomatoes in Growbags or Containers
It's easy to grow tasty tomatoes in grow bags, hanging baskets or pots; 3 or 4 tomato plants in a greenhouse or outdoors in the garden or patio will give a good crop.
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Forsythia - Golden Flowering Shrub or Small Tree
Forsythia is one of the best garden shrubs or small trees for early spring flowers. Hardy and easy to grow, it bears arching sprays of golden flower in March and April
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Positive eBay Feedback Boosts Internet Sales
A good eBay reputation built on positive feedback is vital for an eBay seller. These tips will help sellers build a high feedback score and avoid negative feedback.
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When to Sell Things on eBay to Make Extra Money
Timing eBay sales carefully can help cut the competition, attract more buyers and make more money. Here are some tips on when to list and when to end an eBay auction.
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How To Make Extra Money Selling Things On eBay
Selling things on the internet can be a great moneymaker if you get it right. These seven steps can help to maximize profit from an eBay listing, auction and sale.
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How to Make a Living Willow Garden Fence
A living willow fedge is both a decorative garden hedge and a sturdy barrier fence. Cheaper and easier than most garden fencing, it's quick growing and easy to maintain.
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How to Make a Live Willow Playden In Your Garden
Easy rooting willow branches can quickly be trained into a living willow house to give a delightful playhouse or wendyhouse for the kids - and other garden features too.
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Facts and Myths About Hedgehogs
European hedgehogs are small nocturnal mammals. A quaint appearance and a diet of slugs and snails make them popular garden visitors, and give rise to many hedgehog myths
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Attracting Hedgehogs to Your Garden
These small nocturnal mammals can help to control slugs and snails. Feeding hedgehogs will bring them to your garden, and help them survive their winter hibernation.
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Almond Growing In Andalucia in Spain
Almond trees have grown in Andalucia for over 1000 years. Spain is now the world´s second largest almond producer and almond growing plays a key role in Andalucian life.
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The Almond Trees of Axarquia in Spain
For over 1000 years almond blossom has lit up the hills of Spain, and almond nuts have played a major role in its culture and agriculture - nowhere more than in Axarquia
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Overwintering Dahlia Tubers in Frost Prone Areas
These half hardy herbaceous plants give a stunning garden display and are easy to grow, but at risk from winter frost. However, overwintering dahlia tubers is quite easy.
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Care and Cultivation of Dahlias for Your Garden
Dahlias are among the most popular and easy to grow ornamental flowering plants. Simple care and cultivation will give stunning displays of colourful flower.
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Origin and History of Dahlias as Garden Plants
Dahlias originate in the Americas but have a long history of garden cultivation.They are popular ornamental flowering plants, and there are many thousand dahlia varieties
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The White Deer Herd of Houghton Hall, Norfolk
This spectacular herd of all white fallow deer roams the parkland of Houghton Hall, once home to Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister.
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British Wild Deer Species and Where to See Them
Over time, Britain's two native deer species, Red deer and Roe deer, have been joined by four other types of deer introduced from abroad and they are spreading steadily.
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The Increasing Fallow Deer Population in the UK
Arguably Britain's prettiest wild deer, fallow deer are widespread in woods, farmland and parkland. Most have a distinctive dappled coat, but there are also white deer.
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Growing Hydrangeas as Garden or Patio Shrubs
Hydrangeas are ornamental shrubs, with huge heads of white pink or red flowers, but acid soil gives purple or blue hydrangeas. Some accept full sun, most are shade plants
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Garden Shrubs to Grow as Shade Plants
It can be difficult to find good plants for shaded areas in your garden design, but many attractive evergreen and flowering shrubs will grow well in a shady garden.
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Shrubs as the Start Point in Garden Design
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest.
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Where to Walk in Andalucia in Spain
Countless walking routes and trails follow mule tracks and shepherds' paths across Andalucia's stunning sierras, offering a perfect setting for mountain and hill walking.
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Types Of Christmas Trees And Their Advantages
Garden centres and Christmas tree farms give a wide choice of real Xmas trees. Different Christmas tree species vary in colour and shape, and some last better than others
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Tips on Buying a Real Christmas Tree
Artificial Christmas trees may be convenient but can never match the magic of a live Christmas tree fresh from the Christmas tree farm.
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How to Care For A Real Christmas Tree
For most people, artificial Christmas trees can't match the glory of a live Christmas tree, but tree care is needed to retain that glory throughout Christmas.
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How to Grow Climbing Jasmines in Your Garden
Jasminums are vigorous hardy or frost hardy climbers, with plentiful scented blossom in shades of white yellow pink and red, with summer and winter flowering species.
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Growing Climbing Roses for the Garden or Patio
Climbing and rambling roses are hardy, easy to grow, and look spectacular on a garden trellis or pergola or scrambling up a tree, with flowers in a huge range of colours.
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Which Types of Roses to Grow in Your Garden
From flowering climbers and shrub roses to ground cover and patio plants, the different types of roses come in a wonderful variety of shapes and colours.
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How to Grow Roses for Your Garden or Patio
From patio plants and small rose bushes to climbers, these colourful flowering shrubs are hugely popular garden plants. With a little care they give a stunning display.
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Market Research for a New Small Business
Turning a business idea into a successful business start up demands a business plan based on sound market research. What business information do you need and where is it?
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Garden Water Fountains for a Pool or Patio
The sparkle and murmur of a garden fountain can transform a garden. There are many types of ready to instal fountains on the market, but it's also easy to create your own
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The Masai Mara National Reserve In Kenya
The Masai Mara game reserve's stunning landscape attracts probably the greatest concentration of African animals in the continent during the annual wildebeest migration.
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