A rich archive of Britain’s amazing history and culture.

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Some more introductions to the great content in our collection…

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  Beauty Spot

  Llyn Padarn - a beautiful lake in Wales

  Llyn Padarn is a magnificent glacially formed lake in North Wales. It sits at the heart of Snowdonia’s most spectacular scenery.

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  Tree

  The Elder tree - protected by a female spirit

  The Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a small tree or shrub found in hedgerows and woods throughout Britain. It is a very common sight and well known for its flowers and berries. It also holds an ancient place in British mythology.

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  Stately Home & Garden

  Trebah - a stunning Cornish valley garden

  Trebah Garden, near Falmouth in Cornwall, is a 26-acre garden with striking sub tropical plants grown in a valley that ultimately leads down to a private beach on the Helford River.

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  Science

  The Blackest Black - made in Sussex

  One of the darkest substances known is Vantablack, absorbing up to 99.965% of visible light. It was developed in Britain in 2014, and first displayed at the Farnborough Air Show.

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  Building

  Dunrobin Castle - one of Scotland's most stunning castles

  The largest castle in the northern Highlands, Dunrobin was extensively remodelled in the 1830s by Sir Charles Barry. It overlooks the waters of the Dornoch Firth and even has its own railway station.

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