Tamara Coast to Coast Way - a new long distance footpath along the Cornish and Devon border
The Tamara Coast to Coast Way is a new way to discover the secret delights of the interior of Cornwall on an 87 mile journey.
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Colourful migrants: the feral parakeets of the UK
Feral parakeets are wild-living, non-native birds that have established themselves as a colourful addition to the UK's wildlife. There are now estimated to be nearly 9, 000 breeding pairs in Britain. The origins of these birds are subject to speculation, but are generally thought to have bred from those that escaped from captivity.
Point of Ayr Lighthouse
The Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as the Talacre Lighthouse, was built in 1776 to protect shipping along the Welsh coast. Long since decommissioned, it is said to be haunted by a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.
Gilbert White, the first modern naturalist
Gilbert White was a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist and ornithologist, whose writings inspired Charles Darwin, among others. He is best known for his book 'Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne' which has not been out of print for 200 years.
Forth Bridge - Scotland's rivetting engineering triumph
The world's first major steel structure, the Forth Bridge across the Firth of Forth in Scoland, is a milestone in railway civil engineering. Completed in 1890 and designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, it is 2,467 metres long. It became Scotland's sixth UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, and its construction resulted in a continuous East Coast railway route from London to Aberdeen.
Frankenstein - the first Science Fiction novel?
"Frankenstein" or "The Modern Prometheus" is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
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