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Lamb House: Henry James' The Gilded Garden
Lamb House, in the Sussex coastal town of Rye, was the home of the transatlantic literary genius, Henry James. The author of The Portrait of a Lady and many more short stories and novels, James discovered his ‘indispensable retreat’ in the summer
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The fascinating history of Derby cathedral
Once described as ‘the finest Georgian church in England’, Derby’s iconic place of worship was not granted cathedral status until 1927 but its history goes much further back. Mike Smith explores this wonderful landmark and discovers its fascinating
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The fascinating history of Lyme Hall
The Hall at Lyme Park is the largest in Cheshire and was constructed over several centuries. The estate was granted to the heirs of Sir Thomas Danyers in 1398 by Richard II, son of the Black Prince. It passed to the Legh family by marriage, when Sir
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Saving the stunning 18th century stain glass windows at The Vyne
Some of the rarest surviving 18th-century stained glass in Britain has been fitted with environmental protective glazing to protect it from weathering which has been worsened by “climate change”. The National Trust has embarked on the conservation
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How National Trust estates safeguard their treasures from pests
The National Trust has revealed overall pest numbers were down 11% compared to 2022, continuing a fall from lockdown highs, in its annual report on problem insects in its historic properties. But there was less good news for books, paper and cotton
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Win a stay at the ultimate dog-friendly hotel in Yorkshire
A former 17th-century coaching inn, The Lister Arms in Malham – part of Daniel Thwaites - boasts an abundance of dog-friendly amenities and walks, providing the pawfect base for guests and their canine companions. As dog lovers, The Lister Arms
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Win a watercolour painting of Danbury in Essex by James Merriott
Painting these watercolours of Danbury just a few days before my 83rd birthday was reason enough for me to reflect on my many years of travel in this great county. My first visit to Danbury or should I say our first visit after Joan and I were
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Mr Michael Gaunt: How to help prevent DVT when travelling
Don’t let varicose veins dampen your travelling bug. Take simple precautions to reduce the risk of blood clots, familiarise yourself with the signs and symptoms of DVT and embark on new adventures worry-free. What is DVT? Deep vein thrombosis
