Bridge House, Ambleside - a quirky spot in the Lake District
Bridge House can be found in the attractive small town of Ambleside in the Lake District. It must be one of the most photographed little buildings in the world.
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A garden above all others - Kensington Roof Gardens
Kensington Roof Gardens is a private roof garden in London covering an incredible 65,000 sq ft on top of the former Derry & Toms building on Kensington High Street.
The Mail Coach - delivering the post and passengers
Mail coaches were introduced to Britain in the late eighteenth century, to provide a more speedy and cost effective system of transport for the post, but also to carry travellers around the country.
Wat Tyler - tragic leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt
Walter 'Wat' Tyler was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, also known as The Great Rising. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution of a poll tax, and to demand economic and social reforms. Although the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London.
Bakewell - Home of Exceedingly Good Tarts
Bakewell in the Peak District of Derbyshire is home to around 4000 people. Though best known for its famed tart - the town's rich heritage goes back to Saxon times when it was known as Baedeca's Well and, later, Bathwell, due to the many springs in the area.
Burnham Beeches - ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire
The historic Burnham Beeches have been described as one of the finest surviving woodland tracts anywhere in Britain, with a particular history of pollarding - the removal of timber from growing trees.
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