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Pope Gregory IV (827-844) illustration by Mary Evans

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All Saints’ Day: History, traditions and why it is celebrated today

Sun rays breaking through Scots pines

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Britain’s best literary forests

Discover the delights and mysteries of rural churches

Tulips and other spring flowers in central Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, created by Ebenezer Howard

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Guide to garden cities: 100 years of Welwyn Garden City

Pembrokeshire, Wales

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St David’s Day traditions: when is it and how do the Welsh celebrate?

Robert Burns, Scottish poet

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Burns Night: traditions, recipes and great Scottish walks

Alamy-Man with pipe

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William Henry Davies: Welsh poet, writer and ‘super-tramp’

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Roald Dahl Day: celebrating the great British novelist and his love of the countryside

The Crawleys, Downton Abbey

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Downton Abbey guide: history of Highclere Castle and how to visit, plus watch the new film trailer

hay meadow and house

Rare species thriving once again in Beatrix Potter’s hay meadows

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Beatrix Potter: history of the children’s author, farmer and conservationist

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, Inverness (Getty)

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Guide to Britain’s battlefields: history and best sites to visit

Man climbing

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Andy Nisbet, climber and mountain guide

Aerial countryside view

Who owns England? History of England’s land ownership and how much is privately owned today

Country garden and house

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British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens: why is he famous and where can you see his work?