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The View from Richmond Hill - its beauty protected by Parliament

The View from Richmond Hill - its beauty protected by Parliament

The view from Richmond Hill in west London is the only view in England to be protected by an Act of Parliament. Since the late 17th century, artists have been attracted by the panoramic prospect of the meandering River Thames, verdant woods and meadows offered by this elevated position.

The Weasel - Britain's smallest carnivore

The Weasel - Britain's smallest carnivore

Weasels are the UK’s smallest carnivores. Around 7 inches high, with red or brown upper coats and white bellies, they belong to a group of animals known as mustelids - meaning they have a long body and short legs, and are related to otters and stoats (with which they are sometimes confused).

Unsinkable Sam, the cat that saw action on both sides in WW2

Unsinkable Sam, the cat that saw action on both sides in WW2

Unsinkable Sam (also known as Oskar or Oscar) is the nickname of a ship's cat who purportedly served during World War II with both the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy and survived the sinking of three ships.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - "the African Mahler"

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - "the African Mahler"

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875 –1912) was an English composer and conductor. His mother Alice Martin named her son after the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

High Force - spectacular waterfall in County Durham

High Force - spectacular waterfall in County Durham

One of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale, County Durham.

When London had wooden roads

When London had wooden roads

The streets of London may never have been paved with gold, but they were paved for a while with wood! And, in a few places, still are ...

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