Holy Austin Rock Houses
Sandstone caves at Kinver Edge, near Kidderminster, were home to 44 people until the 1960s. They became a tourist attraction over a century ago and still make a fascinating visit.
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The elusive otter - now not as uncommon as you might think
The wild otter species found in Britain is now making a remarkable comeback, after suffering catastrophic declines in the 1950s and 1960s due to the combined effects of water pollution, habitat destruction and persecution. Otters are often elusive, with large ranges and largely nocturnal behaviour, making spotting them a rare and delightful experience.
Middleton Hall & Gardens - rescued by ramblers!
Middleton Hall, near Tamworth on the North Warwickshire border, is a significant and historic grand old building featured in the Domesday Book of 1086, that was nearly lost to dereliction until rescued by the actions of a group of curious passers-by in the 1970's.
The Lindisfarne Gospels - an early Medieval masterpiece
The Lindisfarne Gospels is an illuminated manuscript created around 700 AD at the famous religious community of Holy Island off the Northumberland coast. It is regarded as a historical marvel representing Anglo-Saxon art, culture and religion, and is now kept in the British Library in London.
Reverend Jack Russell, famed for his terriers
John "Jack" Russell, known as "The Sporting Parson", was the vicar of Swimbridge and rector of Black Torrington in North Devon. He was an enthusiastic fox-hunter and dog breeder, and was the original breeder of the famous Jack Russell Terrier.
The history of Cricket
Though it is now an international game, cricket is still largely seen as a quintessentially English pastime, a summer adornment to a village green. It can be traced back at least as far as 1300.
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