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Today, the ocean liner is often considered a glamorous yet thoroughly outdated form of transport. While ships such as the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania remain household names, their lesser-known c

PLYMOUTH holds a unique place in history, mainly thanks to the perfect natural harbour where the River Tamar meets the sea. It was here the English fleet was at anchor, when Sir Francis Drake carried

Located in the beautiful, ancient town of Rye in East Sussex, the Mermaid Inn abounds with colourful stories of smugglers, ghosts, royalty and secret tunnels. The inn was probably built during the rei

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The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

Beryl Nevell thought her service during the Second World War had been a case of ‘doing her duty’. Then someone special stepped in and showed her what she was truly owed…