The Landmark Trust - saving the smaller historic buildings of Britain
Since 1965, the Landmark Trust has been saving historic buildings that are at risk and giving them a new and secure future - usually as quirky holiday lets.
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Wild violets, beautiful whether they're scented or not
From March, wild violet flowers can be seen in many a British lawn, providing the gardener isn't too ruthless with this pretty 'weed'. There are several common species of this low-growing perennial, including the scented Sweet Violet and the unscented Common Dog-Violet.
Keyneston Mill Botanic Gardens - sending perfume oils to France
Bordering the River Stour in Dorset's Tarrant Valley is Keyneston Mill Botanic Gardens, with the claim to fame that the specialist oils it produces from its aromatic plants go to a master perfumery in Grasse, France - the acknowledged world perfume capital.
Stokesay Castle - a proper Medieval manor house
If you want to see what a fortified medieval manor house was like - head to Stokesay in Shropshire and visit Stokesay Castle - one of the best places to visit in England to get an idea of medieval life.
London's iconic 60's tech tower
Dominating the London skyline since 1965 and opened as the Post Office Tower, this 620 ft high structure was built as part of the growing telecommunications side of the Post Office.
The Wars of the Roses - York v Lancaster
The Wars of the Roses were a series of English civil wars for control of the throne of England fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose; and the House of York, represented by a white rose.
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