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Travel Back in Time on The North Norfolk Railway

Travel Back in Time on The North Norfolk Railway
by Frances Lawrence on November 13, 2009 in Practical Travel

The North Norfolk Railway is a preserved railway linking Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt.

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A Passage Through Time

A Passage Through Time
by Mystify on November 10, 2009 in United Kingdom

An historical adventure in a wonderful little town named Lewes situated in England, U.K. All images are by author.

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Astronomical Clocks – Literally and Metaphorically

Astronomical Clocks – Literally and Metaphorically
by R J Evans on November 7, 2009 in Czech Republic

Clocks are clocks are clocks – or so you may think. However, some clocks are astronomical both literally and metaphorically. Here is a great selection of astronomical clocks of Europe.

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England’s Ancient Healing Wells

England’s Ancient Healing Wells
by Mystify on October 27, 2009 in United Kingdom

Taking a look into the facts based on healing wells around England and if they actually exist and work.

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In England’s Green and Pleasant Land

In England’s Green and Pleasant Land
by richreeve on October 14, 2009 in United Kingdom

Visit Rural England and see the English at Play.

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Money Does Grow on Trees

Money Does Grow on Trees
by R J Evans on October 11, 2009 in United Kingdom

Did your mother ever chastise you with the words ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ in a possibly fruitless attempt to curb your profligate ways? Well, maybe – just maybe – she was wrong. There are places in England where money apparently does just that.

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England’s Heart

England’s Heart
by Marine1 on October 4, 2009 in United Kingdom

A Guide to Westminster Abbey.

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Charlie Chaplin on The Tube

Charlie Chaplin on The Tube
by Lucas Dié on September 20, 2009 in United Kingdom

The eminently able and well organized services called the Underground or Tube in London is one of the wonders of the world. Inevitably closed on weekends because the lazy and overpaid jobbers employed by London Transport, the Tube also stand for the highest standard in organization the world has ever seen; and this organization is based on chaos theory.

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St. Michael The Door Warden

St. Michael The Door Warden
by Lucas Dié on September 20, 2009 in Ireland

Besides many other jobs assigned to him by God, St. Michael is the foremost door warden. As such, his churches and chapels may often be found on doorways to the Otherworld. Therefore, whenever you find some building dedicated to St. Michael, it is worth while investigating its history. It might stand on one of the doorways to the Otherworld.

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Why Travel Now? Why Not?

Why Travel Now? Why Not?
by Madison Parker on September 18, 2009 in Practical Travel

There are lots of travel bargains out there now since so many people are staying close to home.

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