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With more than 14 million theatre-goers last year, the West End is the stage capital of the world

London’s theatreland

With more than 14 million theatre-goers last year, the West End is the stage capital of the world

Scenic, enigmatic South Hams is tucked away in such an idyllic Devon location that you’d almost think it didn’t want to be visited.

The South Hams enigma

Scenic, enigmatic South Hams is tucked away in such an idyllic Devon location that you’d almost think it didn’t want to be visited.

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England’s Great Lakes

The Lake District is open for business despite last year’s devastating floods. Norman Wright explored the region from a one-time slate miner’s home.

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Chatham’s naval heritage

For 400 years Chatham dockyard turned out the mighty warships that built the British Empire

“Bury me where my arrow lands.” Robin Hood is immortalised under the shadow of Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle

Robin Hood would not recognise modern-day Nottingham Castle, but it remains a fascinating part of our heritage, as Norman Wright discovered.

It has connections with Kings Canute and Harold, and there’s still a regal air about West Sussex

West Sussex: Coast of kings

It has connections with Kings Canute and Harold, and there’s still a regal air about West Sussex, as Norman Wright discovers.

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The king of kingmakers

When Madame Tussaud’s took over Warwick Castle there were fears that showbiz would outweigh substance.

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Steam and sensibility

Railway writer Barry McLoughlin reflects on the golden years of train travel

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Unwrapping an Enigma

Norman Wright uncovers the epic story of espionage and code-cracking at Bletchley Park

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Norwich

It may be a little off the beaten track, but Norman Wright finds a rich mix of heritage and culture that make a detour to medieval Norwich well worthwhile


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