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Animals First in the New Forest Village of Brockenhurst
Despite the persistent drizzle I could feel the magic of the forest outside pulling me outside and away from my cosy hotel room. I was staying at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, a village in the famous New Forest. Ancient grazing rights are still upheld here and ponies, donkeys, sheep…
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An Adventure on the Isle of Wight - Victoria's Island
After disembarking from the car ferry at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight I made my way to the Tourist Information centre a short distance from the terminal. Armed with bus timetables and maps I set off to find Osborne House. I had been assured it was just ten minutes up the hill. Twenty minutes…
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Marwell Zoo – My Self-Guided Safari Walk
“I can't remember how much I spent on animals but I do remember selling my Rolls Royce to buy some zebras” So said John Knowles, founder of Marwell Zoo in 1972 and now home of the biggest collection of ungulates in Europe.
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A History of Winchester in Pictures
Winchester, once the capital of England, is bursting with history and regal charm. In the water meadows by the River Itchen, over-shadow by St Catherine’s Hill is the ancient hospital of St Cross built in 1136 and comprising several medieval buildings including its private chapel ...
