Littlecote Roman Villa
Littlecote Roman Villa in Wiltshire is the only fully exposed Roman villa in Britain. It is a very large villa with an impressive mosaic floor which is open for public to see.
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Tobermory
Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull, Scotland is a picture-postcard of a place with brightly painted buildings along the edge of the harbour, beneath high woodland-fringed hills surrounding the bay.
The jet age - begun by Frank Whittle
The invention of the jet engine revolutionised aviation. It began in Britain under military sponsorship in the 1930s and ’40s, all building on the original imaginative work by Royal Air Force airman Frank Whittle. Though it hardly featured in the Second World War, thereafter the technology began to become the key element of both civilian and military aviation.
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!
The Angel that watches over the North
An iconic symbol of northern pride since 1998, Anthony Gormley's iconic 20-metre high sculpture in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, is influenced and inspired by the experience of the Coalminers - who worked in pits beneath the site. It was constructed from 1994-1998, and is made from steel and its creation is regarded as a significant engineering achievement. It has a dominant presence for those travelling on the A1.
Birmingham Canal Navigations - more miles of waterway than Venice
The city of Birmingham has 35 miles of canals, which is a longer network than that of Venice. A legacy of the area's unique industrial history, they're now enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and narrowboat leisure users.
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