Wistman's Wood
This mystical stunted oak wood in Dartmoor in Devon is a Nature Reserve, important for its fragile mosses and lichens.
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Electric kettle - an innovative element of Birmingham enterprise
The first electric kettle was actually developed in the United States, but the idea was perfected in Birmingham by the creation of an innovative way of placing the heating element in the water.
Amanda McKittrick Ros - The Worst Novelist in History?
Writer Amanda McKittrick Ros is often said to be the worst novelist in history. She thought she was a misunderstood literary genius but few agreed. However, her work arguably strays into the 'so bad it's good' territory and can still be read today.
Highgate Cemetery - magnificent Victorian resting place
Highgate Cemetery is one of London's best known burial places. It was formed in the 19th century as part of the city of London's 'Magnificent Seven' park cemeteries to provide additional large burial grounds beyond the city's limits, due to overcrowded inner-city graveyards. Its famous inhabitants include writer George Eliot, philosopher and economist Karl Marx and painter Henry Moore.
The National Lift Tower: the pinnacle of expertise
The National Lift Tower is a 127m (418ft) research and development facility in Northampton. It was originally built to test lifts, but now serves numerous other functions, as well as being a popular challenge for abseilers.
Ark Royal - enduring name of five prestigious Navy warships
The name HMS Ark Royal has been given to five Royal Navy ships over the centuries. Their high profile exploits in both war and peace have made this name one of the most famous in British naval history.
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