Bremilham Church lays claim to being the tiniest church, still in use, in England. It can be found, perched on a grassy mound, in the middle of a working farm, where it’s totally dwarfed by the surrounding farm buildings. The diminutive structure has made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the ...
A Brief History of The Ten Commandments Stones on Dartmoor
High up on Buckland Beacon you’ll not only get a glorious panoramic view, but will also be able to catch a glimpse of the Ten Commandments Stones. No -sadly, the Ark of the Covenant didn’t end up on Dartmoor. In the early 20th century, a local squire decided to have the commandments carved onto two ...
Here are some of the best Tea Quotes by British Authors
Introduced to England from China in the 16th century, the warming aromatic beverage of Camellia sinensis, a.k.a. Tea, is as quintessentially British as the Queen, the British Bulldog and the Red Telephone Box. If there’s ever a major problem to solve or something to celebrate you can guarantee that ...
Lewtrenchard Manor: The Stately Home of Sabine Baring Gould
On entering Lewtrenchard Manor (sometimes referred to as Lew Trenchard) you’d be forgiven for thinking that you’ve taken a step back in time. The magnificent Jacobean manor exudes an aura of calm and tranquility that’s rare to find in our breakneck paced modern world. Looks can be deceiving however, ...
Hidden Gems & Secrets of Devon You Must Visit
Devon is a popular holiday destination and with good reason: the only English county to boast two coastlines, the region is home to a myriad of quaint fishing villages, a marvellous foodie scene, and more than its fair share of hidden gems ranging from crumbling ruins to secret small towns. Here's ...
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