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Bass Rock, southern Scotland - an avian fortress

Bass Rock, southern Scotland - an avian fortress

Bass Rock is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth off the east side Scotland, three miles north-east of North Berwick. It has become a paradise for seabirds and is thought to have the largest colony of gannets in the world.

The Interdict - when the churches of medieval England and Wales went on strike

The Interdict - when the churches of medieval England and Wales went on strike

We imagine that Christianity was the bedrock of daily life in medieval Britain - in charge of the greatest occasions of life and death. Yet, during the reign of King John, the churches of England and Wales were officially closed to the citizens for over six years!

Gustav Holst - the modest English composer of "The Planets"

Gustav Holst - the modest English composer of "The Planets"

Gustav Holst was an English composer, arranger and teacher best known for his orchestral suite "The Planets". Amongst his many other works, he also wrote the melody of the Christmas carol "In the Bleak Midwinter".

The World's First Internet Bench - a Suffolk idea ahead of its time

The World's First Internet Bench - a Suffolk idea ahead of its time

The idea of being able to access the internet whilst out and about was a new one in 2001. There were Internet Cafes, of course, but what if you wanted to go online whilst enjoying the great outdoors? Enter Bury St Edmunds innovative internet park bench.

Clovelly: cascading village on Devon's coast

Clovelly: cascading village on Devon's coast

Clovelly is a very picturesque seaside village in North Devon, which belongs to a private individual. Due to its steep cobbled main street, which descends down to a small harbour, donkeys were traditionally used to transport goods from top to bottom. Clovelly's location, traditional architecture, and views over the Bristol Channel attract numerous visitors.

Cooling Towers - Falling Giants

Cooling Towers - Falling Giants

Gigantic cooling towers built to go with coal fired power stations were once a familiar and distinctive part of the British landscape, but they are fast disappearing now, in a series of dramatic demolitions.

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