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Stokesay Castle - a proper Medieval manor house

Stokesay Castle - a proper Medieval manor house

If you want to see what a fortified medieval manor house was like - head to Stokesay in Shropshire and visit Stokesay Castle - one of the best places to visit in England to get an idea of medieval life.

London's iconic 60's tech tower

London's iconic 60's tech tower

Dominating the London skyline since 1965 and opened as the Post Office Tower, this 620 ft high structure was built as part of the growing telecommunications side of the Post Office.

Bealach na Bà - a rollercoaster of a road in the Scottish Highlands

Bealach na Bà - a rollercoaster of a road in the Scottish Highlands

Bealach na Bà ("Pass of the Cattle") connects Torridon to Applecross in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson - prolific poet of the Victorian Age

Alfred, Lord Tennyson - prolific poet of the Victorian Age

One of the most famous English poets, Lord Alfred Tennyson's career spanned 62 years in a life of 83. Tennyson succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850, and he was a source of consolation to Queen Victoria when Prince Albert died in 1861. Of his poem 'In Memoriam', she said 'Next to the Bible, "In Memoriam" is my comfort.'

Exmoor pony

Exmoor pony

The Exmoor pony is the oldest native pony breed in Britain. There are approximately 3,500 of these ponies worldwide, of which around 350 still live free on Exmoor on the Somerset, Devon border.

The Angel that watches over the North

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.

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