Rockingham Castle in
Northamptonshire dates back to the 11th century
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our motherland. Australia is a young, teenage nation with a great future. Memories of living in Shalford, Surrey, and of the university are enhanced in BRITAIN and we were honoured to receive an MBE from our Queen. We look forward to the next 12 issues of the magazine.
Jeannine Lees, Nunawading, Victoria, Australia
I always enjoy the beautiful pictures and interesting reports in BRITAIN but I have realised that you no longer have a map in the magazine. In my opinion this is an absolute must. Years ago, there was even a map showing all the counties, which was very helpful for locating all the places you were writing about. Is it possible to complete future issues with a BRITAIN map?
Silvia Kuster, Strehlgasse, Gachnang, Switzerland
I miss the map in the front of the magazine showing where the
Recently I read an article from the May 1966 issue of the magazine about Rockingham Castle. This is a follow-up to the Marquis of Rockingham Castle’s ignominious departure from England. My great grandfather, John
Bond, was a weaver, born in Newcastle. He was among John Watson’s entourage to Canada. They built a village in
the bush, the buildings constructed of logs by people who had never before done anything like that, and called it Rockingham. Watson donated the land for a church – St Leonard’s Anglican. He and my great grandfather are buried in the church graveyard. From Rockingham Castle to a log cabin…
Douglas Cram, Ontario, Canada
online to investigate this
statement and found that it was Henry VII that had created the fi rst naval dry dock in 1495.
Janice Oberle, Tucson, Arizona, USA
You are correct, Janice; we got carried away with our Henrys. Henry VIII of course ordered the construction of many of
Portsmouth’s forts, including Southsea Castle, and his favourite warship, the Mary Rose – Ed
We have visited the UK six times
different places you have articles on are located. Being from the US and seeing a place that may be a potential travel sight in your magazine, I like to know where in the UK it is and the map always allowed this. We are interested in day trips
from London, using it as a base to travel from. We have been to the UK twice and can’t get enough. Your magazine is very helpful for ideas of where our next destination might be.
Merida Young, by email
The map is back! See our contents page, which has a map of the UK and details of which parts of the country we’re visiting each issue – Ed
I am writing regarding the article on Portsmouth in which it states, “Henry VIII created the world’s fi rst naval dry dock in 1495.” I don’t see how that would have been possible as Henry VIII was only four years old at the time, having been born in 1491. I went
and intend to visit again shortly. We have good friends in Wimborne, Dorset and Boxted, Suffolk, and our ancestors originate in Somerset. We use the magazine constantly
to list new places to visit and love the UK for its people, history and scenery. We are always amazed that you can be only one gate or corner away from another great discovery. Keep up the good work!
Neil and Cathy Pullman, Vale Park, South Australia
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