Royal Funerals - from a pattern set by Queen Victoria
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II largely follows a pattern set by her more recent ancestors, from Queen Victoria to her own father.
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Tregothnan - home of Cornish tea!
With an increasing emphasis on buying local produce, the avid tea-drinkers of Britain can now buy the most British tea in history - grown on Britain's only tea plantation at Tregothnan estate near Truro, Cornwall.
Edward Elgar - 'the typically English composer'
Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer born in 1857, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire, and particularly noted for his capturing of the atmosphere of England in Edwardian times.
Little Owl - brought to Britain and flourished, but now in danger
Introduced into the UK in the 1870s, the diminutive little owl has flourished here, and can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock, looking out for its unsuspecting prey.
Castle Howard - opulence on a grand scale
Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home near Malton in Yorkshire, famous for its appearance in various film and television productions, and its staggering size for the home of an aristocratic family, with 145 rooms.
Wild violets, beautiful whether they're scented or not
From March, wild violet flowers can be seen in many a British lawn, providing the gardener isn't too ruthless with this pretty 'weed'. There are several common species of this low-growing perennial, including the scented Sweet Violet and the unscented Common Dog-Violet.
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