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Above: The dovecote and parterre at Rousham in Oxfordshire. For more beautiful gardens see our 'Gardens Through The Ages' feature. W
hat is it about a place that captures our imagination and draws us back there time after time? Could it be its heritage – a deep and colourful history; or is it simply beauty – that intangible something
that’s difficult to describe; or is it a magnificent array of architectural triumphs? Well, Durham has it all! This beautiful city – the Land of the Prince Bishops – boasts a history stretching back more than a thousand years. It is home to Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England. One of its most ardent fans is best-selling travel writer Bill Bryson – discover why on page 82. Being BRITAIN magazine, we don’t just explore one beautiful pocket of the
UK. In this issue, we also take you on a journey around the secret Lake District – the largest of our National Parks – exploring the lesser-known areas, like the most westerly and remote lake Ennerdale, and the natural beauty of Buttermere. Find out why the Lake District was a paradise to the poets Wordsworth and Coleridge in our lead feature on page 8. During the Renaissance, the gardens of Britain came to be seen as a sort of
paradise in their own right. In this, our garden focus (page 48), we visit authentic medieval gardens, are amazed by extravagant Tudor creations, enjoy the pared-back designs of John Ruskin and stroll through the biodome gardens of modern sustainability, at The Eden Project in Cornwall – a vision of modern times. From modern to ancient (cover and on page 30): a visit to Rye is like stepping
back in time. Be careful how you tread, as the pebble-stoned streets of this stunning Cinque Port can be challenging under foot. But as our writer discovered, Rye is certainly worth the effort!
Sam Pears, Editor BRITAIN 3
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