The People's Friend Special Magazine

1 March 2023

The People's Friend Special - Issue 239 - With signs of spring starting to appear, our new Special is full of ideas to get you out and about! Janey Swanson maps out the new England Coast Path, Douglas McPherson steps back in time to a golden age of transport at the Hovercraft Museum and Tony Hall marvels at the great trees of Britain and Ireland. Solange Hando discovers tiny San Marino, Alex Corlett is intrigued by the ghost towns of America and explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell reflects on a lifetime of adventure. We’ve 20 feel-good short stories for you as well, plus an eight-page crime mystery set in Rome by Alison Carter – and puzzles, sandwich recipes and a slipover to knit, too!