Hidcote - an influential 20th century garden
Hidcote Manor Garden, in the Cotswolds, is one of the greatest gardens in England. It was created by a talented American horticulturist, Major Lawrence Johnston, in the early 20th century.
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Linoleum - the product that floored a nation
Not long ago, in most houses in Britain, you could find the ubiquitous product linoleum, familiarly known as lino. Lino's glory days are now over, but for around a century, it was the material of choice for kitchen and bathroom floors and other rooms where it was a cheaper alternative to carpet.
Mrs Chippy - the faithful cat that sailed with Shackleton
Mrs Chippy was the ship's cat that accompanied explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated attempt to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent in 1914–1917.
Toad in the Hole - an English classic
English cuisine is rich in culinary delicacies with strange names. Bubble and squeak. Pigs in blankets. Angels on horseback. Yorkshire pudding. Toad in the hole, also known as Sausage Toad, is a traditional English dish, comprising sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with onion gravy.
Jack o' Kent - a legendary trickster from the Medieval Marches
Jack o' Kent or Jack-a-Kent is a mythic character from the Herefordshire and Monmouthshire area. He is alternately referred to as either a cleric or wizard who regularly beats the Devil in bets and games.
Huntley & Palmers - Reading's famous biscuit makers
Huntley & Palmers was a leading British firm of biscuit makers, originally based in Reading. The company created one of the world's first global brands and ran what was once the world’s largest biscuit factory.
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