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British Heritage

Travel, history & contemporary life in England, Scotland and Wales. British Heritage is the magazine of travel and life in England, Scotland and Wales, written for those who love Britain. This is a must-read for serious Anglophiles who want to know their way around Britain’s history and landscapes.

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Edmund Halley: Scientific Giant

Published: June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm (4 Comments)

Edmund Halley, best known for his 17th century prediction of the 76-year frequency of the cosmos' most famous comet, made scientific contributions far beyond astronomy.

The Fantasy Village of Portmeirion

Published: June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm

After visiting Wales' fairytale Castell Coch, top off your trip with a stop in this quirky fantasy village.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Case of George Edalji

Published: June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm (1 Comment)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle uncovers the truth in the case of a man falsely arrested and imprisoned.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Atmospheric Railway

Published: June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm

Take a ride on Isambard Kingdom Brunel's short-lived Atmospheric Railway and learn why it failed.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway

Published: June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm

Isambard Brunel's railway was among his greatest engineering successes and established him as one of Victorian Britain's brightest lights--one that continue to shine and inspire today.

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