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National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery in London contains over 175,000 portraits of British men and women, of historic importance from 16th century to the present day.
The British Museum
The British Museum
The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. Where else can you see some of the greatest treasures of all time under one roof?
Ship Of The Fens: Ely Cathedral
Ship of the Fens: Ely Cathedral
The Cathedral was completed in 1189 and now stands as a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture
Cromer
Cromer
Cromer is captivating. It is an old town with a long and unique history. Today one tends to be reminded of the archetypal Victorian seaside town with atmosphere from different eras seeping through the old buildings...
Millennium Gallery Museum Sheffield
Millennium Gallery Museum Sheffield
The Millennium Gallery Museum Sheffield is an award winning modern building, situated in the city centre of Sheffield. It was created at the time of Sheffield's Heart of the City regeneration project.
Harrogate
Harrogate
Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include the Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery and Royal Baths.
National Gallery
National Gallery
Established in 1824, the National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings in the world, as well as presenting numerous one-off exhibitions throughout the year.
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On This Day in British History: 19 Jun
James VI of Scotland (also known as James I - the first Stuart King of England), who styled himself the King of Great Britain was born 447 years ago today.

The Rocky Horror stage show opened in London on this day in 1973.
Top 5 British Castles

1. Tower of London
2. Edinburgh Castle
3. Warwick Castle
4. Leeds Castle
5. Bodiam Castle

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Attractions
Same1. Big Ben
Up2. Flamingo Land
Up3. Nat. Sealife Centre
New4. Aldenham C.P.
New5. Cholmondeley Gdns
Up6. Drayton Manor Park
Down7. Tower of London
New8. Bramham Park
Down9. Buckingham Palace
Down10. Alton Towers

Towns
Same1. Lytham St Annes
Same2. Kings Lynn
Up3. Mudeford
Same4. Llandudno
Down5. Newcastle-upon-Tyne
New6. Barnard Castle
New7. West Wittering
New8. Bowness
New9. Ramsgate
New10. St Austell


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