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Mary Queen of Scots, the captivating prisoner

Mary Queen of Scots, the captivating prisoner

With a dramatic and tragic life story including murder, intrigue and execution, and being exceptionally tall, beautiful and charismatic according to her contemporaries, it's no wonder that Mary, Queen of the Scots, remains a famous figure to this day.

The Royal National Theatre: 70's Brutalism on the South Bank

The Royal National Theatre: 70's Brutalism on the South Bank

The National Theatre, situated in London’s South Bank arts complex, is one of Britain’s most iconic examples of Brutalist architecture. Built in 1976, it consists of a layered concrete landscape that Prince Charles has described as being like a ‘nuclear power station’.

Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire - spectacular scenery and surfing

Whitesands Bay, Pembrokeshire - spectacular scenery and surfing

Overlooked by the imposing craggy hill of Carn Llidi, Whitesands Bay is a wide expanse of fine white sand in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, curving north towards the remote rocky headland of St David's Head.

Mute Swan - elegant symbol of love

Mute Swan - elegant symbol of love

One of our most familiar waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird world because partners form a perfect love heart with their necks.

Scott's Grotto in Ware

Scott's Grotto in Ware

The pleasant Hertfordshire town of Ware, just north of London along the river Lee, has a surprising secret. In an unassuming residential part of town nestles what is thought to be the largest grotto in England.

Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade

The Deadly Nightshade is found mainly on chalky soils, in scrub and woodland. Its shiny black berries are highly poisonous to humans, though some mammals and birds can eat them.

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