2019-10-01 Discover Britain

CONTENTS

Issue 212

Page 38 AutumninthegardenatGreatDixter,oneofarchitectSirEdwinLutyens’nestcreations

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WALKER

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Page 60 The DukeofRichmond’s seat

Regulars

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MYSTICAL BRITAIN

As Tintagel’s new bridge is unveiled,

we visit the nation’s top sacred sites

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CAITHNESS

To the far reaches of Scotland, as Prince

Charles opens the Granary Lodge

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MY BRITAIN

Leading landscape artist Tom Hughes

sketches a few of his favourite places

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HERALDRY

Nancy Alsop explains the strange

medieval customs behind coats of arms

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GUY FAWKES

Was the Gunpowder Plotter a true

traitor or a fall guy for the monarchy?

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SIR EDWIN LUTYENS

To mark his Cenotaph’s centenary, we

explore the architect’s grandest designs

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CUTTY SARK

All aboard the Greenwich-based tea

clipper for bawdy tales from life at sea

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LONDON

UNDERGROUND

Discover the tube’s Victorian origins

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CANTERBURY

A 24-hour guide to the cathedral

city famed for Chaucer’s tales

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GOODWOOD

Enjoy a guided tour of the sporting

estate with curator James Peill

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BRECON BEACONS

The Welsh national park is equal parts

breathtaking views and historic sites

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AUTUMN RETREATS

Five hotels in prime spots to enjoy a

little of Britain’s seasonal colour

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NEWS

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COMPETITION

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DISCOVER

LONDON

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THE INSIDER

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CROSSWORD

& BOOKS

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