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Red Rum - a lame horse who became an equine superstar

Red Rum - a lame horse who became an equine superstar

Red Rum was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser. He is the only horse in the history of the Grand National to win the race three times and on the two occasions that he ran and did not win he came second.

Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire - spectacular scenery and surfing

Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire - spectacular scenery and surfing

Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Carn Llidi, Whitesands Bay is a wide expanse of fine white sand in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, curving north towards the remote rocky headland of St David's Head.

Lavender growing - a traditional British industry recently revived

Lavender growing - a traditional British industry recently revived

Lavender is seen as a traditional English plant, and has been the basis of a number of commercial activities, including scent and oil-making. Native to the 'Old World' - Britain and its European neighbours, its vibrant purple hue and intoxicating essence have made the plant popular for scented products, traditional medicine and cosmetics.

Cullen Skink - seaside Scottish soup

Cullen Skink - seaside Scottish soup

Cullen skink is a thick Scottish soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. This is a local speciality from the village of Cullen in Moray, on the northeast coast of Scotland.

Robert Adam - prolific neoclassical Scottish architect

Robert Adam - prolific neoclassical Scottish architect

Robert Adam was a Scottish architect, interior designer and furniture designer. Born in 1728, he was the son of William Adam, Scotland's foremost architect of the time, and trained under him. Robert became synonymous with the style of building called Neoclassical – a movement in the decorative and visual arts that drew inspiration from the 'classical' art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Sherwood Forest - legendary ancient haunt of Robin Hood

Sherwood Forest - legendary ancient haunt of Robin Hood

Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire, most famous for its historic association with the legend of Robin Hood. It surrounds the village of Edinstowe, and is a National Nature Reserve which encompasses 1, 046 acres.

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