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56 A LEGACY OF LITERATURE In the first of our new series, Exploring Britain, we traverse the country through the eyes and words of literary giants from the past and present.
50 BRITAIN MEETS... City-produced honey is the finest available. We ask Toby Mason, beekeeper in London's Regent's Park, what makes it so special.
77 NARROW ESCAPE This issue's Places to Stay focuses on what is arguably the most peaceful way to holiday – on board a narrowboat.
44 REGULARS
83 COMPETITION! Your chance to win a week-long holiday for you and five friends, to your choice of any of Natural Retreats' beautiful properties.
35 LETTERS Get in touch and tell us about your experiences in Britain or let us know what you think of the magazine.
70 THE BRIT LIST The essential round-up of what to see and do, where to go and what to buy during your travels around Britain.
98 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW... From crumbling abbeys and ancient churches to cosy inns and grand stately homes, we find Britain's most haunted locations.
26 IN THIS ISSUE FORT WILLIAM SCOTL A N D 17 LAKE DISTRICT NORTH YORKS I R EL A N D SNOWDONIA E NGL A N D WA LE S THE GOWER FOWEY 4 BRITAIN
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84 THE MIGHTY FELLS The Three Peaks Challenge requires participants to walk up the highest peaks in Scotland, Wales and England. We discover some very special sites along the way.
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