The waves lap gently onto the seaweed strewn beach and the azure blue skies are reflected in the calm sea. An art-deco hotel dominates the nearby tidal Burgh Island looking for all the world as if it has been constructed specifically for an Agatha ... VIEW POST
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Nunney: A Somerset Village with a Moated Medieval Castle
Just over nine miles from the more well known historical sites of Stourhead and Longleat lies the romantic ruins of a 14th-century moated castle. Set within a quaint village, it’s a must-see on any visit to Somerset! Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described it ... VIEW POST
Haytor Quarry and Tramway: Industrial Heritage on Dartmoor
Close to iconic Haytor, arguably Dartmoor’s most well-known feature, are a number of quarries interlinked by granite tramways, including that of Haytor Quarry itself. These traces of history offer a tantalising glimpse of our industrial heritage ... VIEW POST
Noss Mayo: A Picture Postcard Village in the South Hams
Noss Mayo is a ‘must-see’ perfect picture postcard village set in a tranquil area of the South Hams! Steeped in history, teeming with diverse marine life and water sports aplenty, there’s something for everybody. PLACE: NOSS MAYO SETTLEMENT: ... VIEW POST
Imber: The Village on Salisbury Plain with No Postcode
Hidden amidst Salisbury Plain, in the very heart of a Ministry of Defence training zone, sits the abandoned village of Imber. Only locals or people of a certain age will have heard of this village and there’s very little publicity to encourage new ... VIEW POST