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Rye
Rye Nestled between the vast High Weald forests, the scenic wetlands of Rye Harbour and the sweeping sands and dunes of Rye Bay, Rye is surely one of the South East England’s most picturesque towns. Along with its striking backdrop, the historic center of Rye is among England’s best-preserved medi
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Rydal Water
Rydal Water Despite its diminutive size at just over 1 km long, Rydal Water’s strong literary connections have cemented its status as one of the Lake District’s most visited spots. Wordsworth’s Seat, overlooking the western bank, was renowned as the poet’s favorite viewpoint, while nearby points o
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Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount Lake District wouldn’t be the same without its important literary heritage. The glorious scenery over both Grasmere and Windermere lakes certainly provides an inspiring environment for writers from all over England. Such was the case for poet William Wordsworth, who lived in Rydal Moun
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Royal Shakespeare Theatre There are few more fitting locations to watch one of Shakespeare’s plays than Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the iconic playwright, and the most prestigious venue in town is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Built in 1932, the historic theater is the official home of
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Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall It might be the grand centerpiece of the Southbank Centre, Central London’s renowned cultural hub, and among the capital’s most famous classical music venues, but the Royal Festival Hall is also an impressive landmark in its own right. Located in a Grade-I listing building on t
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Royal Air Force Museum London
Royal Air Force Museum London The Royal Air Force Museum London gets travelers in touch with history and puts them up close with more than 100 on-site aircrafts that are ready to be explored. Visitors will learn about World War I on an interactive tour of the brand new First World War in the Air e
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Rochester
Rochester The historical city of Rochester, located east of London, was a special place for well known author Charles Dickens as this was his childhood home and the place where he lived later in life. Many buildings and other locations in Rochester were featured in Dickens writings, more than any
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River Cam
River Cam Flowing through the heart of Cambridge, the River Cam is not only the city’s lifeline, but one of its most captivating natural landmarks. The most visited section of the river runs between Bishops Mill and Jesus Lock, lined by the grand buildings of Cambridge University and aptly nicknam
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Ripleys Believe It or Not!
Ripleys Believe It or Not! Based around the 1918 cartoon series, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, the global chain of museums of the same name, affectionately dubbed odditoriums, were set up to exhibit the collections of oddities amassed by their eccentric creator and namesake, Robert Ripley. The Londo
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Queens College
Queens College First established in 1448, Queens College is one of Cambridge University’s oldest colleges, taking its name from founders Queen Margaret and Queen Elizabeth (the Queens of Henry VI and Edward IV respectively). With its grand medieval buildings and prime waterfront location on the ba
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park The grounds that once hosted athletes from all over the world has since then been turned into the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Though obviously constructed for the games, the site has expanded beyond the stadium and now serves as a major component of East London; the
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Queens House
Queens House Commissioned by King James I in 1616, the magnificent Queen’s House was originally a gift for his Queen, Anne of Denmark, but remained unfinished at the time of her death, completed instead by King Charles I in 1638. Designed in an innovative Palladian style by architect Inigo Jones,
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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill As renowned as for its impressive panoramic views as it is for its smattering of celebrity residents - Jamie Oliver, Kate Moss and Gwen Stefani have all owned houses nearby - Primrose Hill sits in one of North London’s most sought-after postcodes. Located at the northern end of Regen
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Portobello Road and Market
Portobello Road and Market Home to one of London’s most famous street markets and some of West London’s trendiest eateries, Portobello Road has earned itself legendary status among Londoners, running through the trendy West London districts of Notting Hill, Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove.Porto
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Peoples History Museum
Peoples History Museum Take a step back through the more recent history of Manchester’s organized labor movement and social history from the 18th century and on. Here, visitors can learn about the people who made the city what it is today and the people’s fight for democracy.Collections here are v
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Penshurst Place
Penshurst Place With its grand, castle-like façade and idyllic 10-acre gardens, Penshurst Place is regarded as one of England’s most beautiful heritage properties, and the striking interiors have starred in movies like The Other Boleyn Girl and The Princess Bride, as well as in British TV series,
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Penny Lane
Penny Lane The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles’ song refers to the general area of the city known as Mossley Hill.John and Paul grew up in this part of Liverpool, and they’d meet at the Penny Lane intersection to catch the bus into town. Nowadays Penny Lane is an important stop on Live
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Palm House
Palm House The striking centerpiece of Liverpool’s Sefton Park is the glittering dome of the Palm House, a magnificent octagonal-shaped conservatory, constructed from an impressive 3,710 glass panels. The three-tiered Grade II listed structure dates back to Victorian times, but was rebuilt after W
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Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall Set in the heart of Oxford, the Oxford Town Hall is both a historic Victorian building and a popular meeting, conference and wedding venue. Opened in 1897 by the Prince of Wales Edward VII, the town hall is also home to the Museum of Oxford, the only museum that tells the story of
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Oxford Castle
Oxford Castle With its lone tower and man-made grassy mound, the once mighty Oxford Castle is now a shadow of its former self. But the striking landmark still offers a fascinating insight into the city’s grim and gory history. Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1071, the Norman Castle wa
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