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Places to Visit...
There are thousands of attractions and places of interest in Britain. Click on the picture above or select Places to Visit from the main menu to discover some of them.
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What's great about Britain?
Britain through the year
A portal into Britain's heritage
Britain's history
What are the key dates and events in British history? Browse a timeline for any period from prehistory to modern times, read articles about Britain's history - or buy the book.
Britain's kings and queens
Which monarch ruled when and what are they famous for? Discover a bit about 97 British kings and queens, even the dodgy ones.