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Ullswater - inspiring gem of the Lake District

Ullswater - inspiring gem of the Lake District

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the English Lake District, being about 9 miles long and 0.75 miles wide. It is known as the 'Dark Lake' with links to Arthurian legend, and has been the inspiration of poets and artists, and a much-loved visitor destination.

St Edward's Crown - the Coronation Crown

St Edward's Crown - the Coronation Crown

The St Edward's Crown will be worn by King Charles III at his coronation ceremony. This most precious of the crown jewels is only used at coronations, and was last worn by the late Queen at her coronation.

Belas Knap - a burial site as old as the pyramids

Belas Knap - a burial site as old as the pyramids

Above the Cotswold town of Winchcombe, on the Cotswold Way footpath, is the ancient long barrow of Belas Knap. And you can actually go inside it!

The pink houses of Suffolk

The pink houses of Suffolk

Suffolk is known for its attractive villages, with appealingly wonky old houses - many of which are painted various shades of pink.

Jew's House, Lincoln

Jew's House, Lincoln

The Jew's House in Lincoln is one of the oldest surviving town houses in Britain, thought to date from around 1170. It is still playing a lively role in Lincoln life - as a restaurant.

Ernest  'Chinese' Wilson - botanist adventurer and plant hunter

Ernest 'Chinese' Wilson - botanist adventurer and plant hunter

Many of Britain's favourite garden plants were brought to the country by adventurer botanists, who made challenging journeys around the world to bring back new species. One of these plant hunters was Ernest Wilson, who travelled widely in China at the turn of the 19th century.

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