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River Wyre Estuary

River Wyre Estuary
by pete wolstencroft on November 23, 2009 in United Kingdom

A brief description of some of the wildlife around the estuary of the River Wyre in Lancashire – UK.

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The English Village Churches Series No.2 Clifton Hampden in Oxfordshire

The English Village Churches Series  No.2  Clifton Hampden in Oxfordshire
by Charles Moorhen on November 21, 2009 in United Kingdom

A series of illustrated articles highlighting many interesting and historic village churches found throughout England.

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Moscow Streets are Home to Packs of Stray Dogs

Moscow Streets are Home to Packs of Stray Dogs
by Louie Jerome on November 22, 2009 in Europe

The authorities are trying to resolve a serious problem on Moscow Streets, but progress is slow.

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Tourist Attractions in The Netherlands

Tourist Attractions in The Netherlands
by agriculi on November 20, 2009 in Netherlands

Here are a few lesser known tourist attractions in the Netherlands. Go off the beaten track and explore what Holland is really about.

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New Art Gallery for Magherafelt, Northern Ireland

New Art Gallery for Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
by Gilly1975 on November 20, 2009 in United Kingdom

Talented Northern Irish artist Barbara McIntyre has just opened a new gallery in Co Londonderry.

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Ford Castle: History and Education

Ford Castle: History and Education
by Marine1 on November 20, 2009 in United Kingdom

A guide to Ford Castle in Northumberland.

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Is The Weight of Tourism Sinking Venice

Is The Weight of Tourism Sinking Venice
by chefpete41 on November 19, 2009 in Italy

These days ordinary Venetians have more on their minds than rising tides, subsidence or the outrageously expensive Mose project*. Unless they are rich, their principle concern is the increasing high cost of living in Venice and will they have to relocate.

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Carlisle, Cumbria, English Lake District

Carlisle, Cumbria, English Lake District
by Louie Jerome on November 19, 2009 in United Kingdom

Carlisle used to be in Scotland, then England. It has a long an stormy history.

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The English Village Churches Series No.1 Charwelton in Northamptonshire

The English Village Churches Series No.1  Charwelton in Northamptonshire
by Charles Moorhen on November 21, 2009 in United Kingdom

A series of illustrated articles highlighting the many interesting and historic village churches to be found throughout England.

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Neuchatel: The Anachronistic City in Switzerland

Neuchatel: The Anachronistic City in Switzerland
by Lucas Dié on November 18, 2009 in Switzerland

Neuchatel is a beautiful little town in Switzerland situated on Lake Neuchatel. It managed to become an anachronistic holdover from the middle ages into the 19th century and thereby almost brought Switzerland and Prussia to declare war on each other. Today, it has a university and is a centre for tourists visiting the beautiful countryside and the Jura Mountains.

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