Liquorice Allsorts - a sweet delight from Sheffield
Though best known for its former steel industry, Sheffield is also the heartland of Liquorice Allsorts, invented by acident here in 1899 and still produced in the city in Bassetts' factory.
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British pub signs - whispers from the past
The pub signs of Britain often go back further than the age of the buildings they adorn, and are markers of historic incidents and ancient traditions.
The Peace Maze in County Down
The Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down, Northern Ireland, has numerous attractions including the longest permanent hedge maze in Europe - planted by volunteers to celebrate peace and reconciliation.
The Raven - dark in look and nature
The common raven is the largest member of the crow family. This sombre and intelligent bird, with its deep croak and dark plumage is often seen as being associated with death - more specifically with an aftermath of a bloody or significant battle - and has long featured in northern European mythology, stories and works of art.
Temple Works, a neglected treasure in Leeds
An amazing former flax mill designed to look like an Ancient Egyptian Temple sits on Marshal Street in Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, but its future is in doubt. When built in 1836, Temple Works’ factory floor, where a thousand people used to work, was reputedly the single biggest room in the entire world.
The Painted Lady - a beauty that's been on a long journey
The Painted Lady butterfly is a long-distance migrant to Britain, undertaking one of the most spectacular such journeys. Each year, it spreads northwards from the desert fringes of North Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia, recolonising Britain and mainland Europe.
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