Historical figures

Nan Shepherd revolutionised nature writing with The Living Mountain. This is her story

One of the greatest books about Scottish mountains lay in a drawer for 30 years. Charlotte Peacock profiles author Nan Shepherd and her enduring passion for the Cairngorms
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Border Reivers: discover who they were and how they terrorised the borders in Britain's own wild west

Who were the Border Reivers?David Gopsill from Tullie House Museum uncovers the stories of these enigmatic figures and their impact on the borderlands.
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Who was Alfred Wainwright? A quick guide to the Lake District icon

We take a look at the life of Alfred Wainwright, the man who did so much to popularise the Lakes and fell walking
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Why do we say 'sent to Coventry'?

Where does the saying 'sent to Coventry' come from? We take a look at its possible roots
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Discover poet John Clare: The voice of nature amid mental health struggles

From farm labourer to brilliant nature poet, John Clare found fleeting fame and lasting unhappiness. But now his beautiful writings about the countryside are attracting a new generation of fans
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Meet the 19th century botanist David Douglas, the man who brought us the Douglas fir

John Craven celebrates David Douglas – a surprisingly little-known Scottish adventurer whose discoveries in the new world transformed the landscapes of his home country
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Witchcraft and witches in the UK: Exploring 14 famous witch trials and stories

Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men in our historical guide.
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Herne the Hunter: Why a glimpse of Windsor’s horned phantom could spell doom for the King

In folk tales of old, magical beings served as guardians of forests and hills until troubled times brought them forth to battle evil. Storyteller Lisa Schneidau profiles one of the most potent of these figures: Herne the Hunter
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Where did Rupert Bear come from? The story behind the beloved character and his magical world

Who was Rupert Bear? Where did he come from and just why was he loved by millions?
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Where are Britain's lost kings buried? A guide to some unorthodox royal burial sites

Discover where Britain's lost kings are buried in the British countryside.
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A quest to walk in the footsteps of St Patrick in Northern Ireland

Follow the St Patrick's Way in Armagh to encounter gods, saints and ancient warriors in episode 3, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
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Podcast: A walk along the Ridgeway with archaeologist Mary-Ann Ochota

Explore an ancient pathway in Wiltshire with archaeologist and TV presenter Mary-Ann Ochota who is the patron for the Ridgeway National Trail – in episode 2, Season 15 of the Plodcast
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