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Caerphilly cheese - a crumbly sensation

Caerphilly cheese - a crumbly sensation

Caerphilly cheese is a hard, crumbly Welsh white cheese that originated in the area around the town of Caerphilly, Wales. Some say it was initially created to provide local miners with a nourishing and affordable source of sustenance.

Holkham Sand Dunes - delicate delight on the Norfolk coast

Holkham Sand Dunes - delicate delight on the Norfolk coast

Holkham National Nature Reserve on the Norfolk coast is England's largest national nature reserve. It has a wide range of habitats, but the amazing sand dunes are the most prominent feature.

The London Beer Flood of 1814

The London Beer Flood of 1814

On 17th October 1814, a freak disaster claimed the lives of at least eight people in St Giles, London. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a beer tsunami onto the streets around Tottenham Court Road.

Bamburgh Castle - a photographer's dream

Bamburgh Castle - a photographer's dream

The imposing Bamburgh castle could well be Britain's most-photographed, due to its stunning location on the wild Northumberland coast. With the stretch of sand in the foreground, it has been used in many films and television programmes as a backdrop for stories of invasion or battle.

The Saltdean Lido - back with a splash!

The Saltdean Lido - back with a splash!

Described by Historic England as one of the seven wonders of the English seaside, Saltdean Lido just along the coast from Brighton is the only Grade II* listed lido in the UK, and is renowned for its fantastic Art Deco architecture. It was threatened with redevelopment in 2010 until a local campaign was set up to save and restore it.

Dick Turpin highwayman, 'your money or your life'

Dick Turpin highwayman, 'your money or your life'

Dick Turpin was a notorious English 17th and 18th century highwayman - a robber who stole from travellers. Highway robbery was very prevalent in a period of around 75 years from the Great Restoration in 1660.

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