Old Breachacha Castle - stern Hebridean fortress
Old Breachacha Castle is a 15th-century stronghold on the shore of Loch Breachacha, on the Inner Hebridean island of Coll in Scotland. Nearby is the "New" Breachacha Castle, built in 1750.
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Sandstone caves at Kinver Edge, near Kidderminster, were home to 44 people until the 1960s. They became a tourist attraction over a century ago and still make a fascinating visit.
The world's largest collection of tanks - in Dorset!
The Tank Museum in Bovington Camp, Dorset, is home to the largest collection of tanks - and the third largest collection of armoured vehicles - in the world. It notably includes the only working example of a German Tiger I tank, and the British World-War-One-made Mark I - the world's oldest surviving combat tank.
What's behind the story of the Mad March Hare?
The idea of the ‘Mad March Hare’, embraced in the story of Alice in Wonderland, seems to come from the behaviour of hares in spring. Their courting includes madcap chases and furious boxing matches.
Henry Cavendish, the shy scientist
Henry Cavendish was an eccentric and extremely wealthy scientist of the 1700s. He discovered hydrogen and the composition of water, and was known for his aversion to women. His female servants were warned that should he catch sight of them - they would be dismissed on the spot!
Toad in the Hole - an English classic
English cuisine is rich in culinary delicacies with strange names. Bubble and squeak. Pigs in blankets. Angels on horseback. Yorkshire pudding. Toad in the hole, also known as Sausage Toad, is a traditional English dish, comprising sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with onion gravy.
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