The mighty English oak
The English Oak is probably England's best-loved tree - associated with the landscape and the country's history, and found in our oldest buildings and historic ships.
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Selworthy - a peaceful spot on Exmoor for a cream tea
The small village of Selworthy is an impossibly picturesque spot five miles from Minehead in Somerset on the edge of Exmoor, nestled in a timeless rural landscape managed by the National Trust.
Caroline Herschel - seeking stars in 18th-century Bath
Caroline Herschel was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, and worked with him in the 18th century on his studies of the night sky. Whilst he gained fame as the discoverer of the planet Uranus, Caroline was equally admired for her discovery of several comets. She was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist.
The cheerful and adaptable pied wagtail
The pied wagtail is a familiar and common bird throughout Britain. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn.
Scottish Shortbread
The origins of shortbread in Scotland can be traced back to the 12th centur, with the refinement of shortbread to closer to its contemporary flavour popularly credited to Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century.
Great Orme Tramway
The Great Orme Tramway in Wales is Britain's only surviving cable-operated street tramway, and one of the few street-running funiculars in the world.
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