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Britain’s calendar
Check out the days that are celebrated and the events that normally take place at different times of the year in Britain.
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Britain’s superlatives
What is Britain’s longest river, highest mountain, smallest city, oldest pub, longest road, best-selling album, longest-reigning monarch? If you don’t already have this essential knowledge at your finger-tips, look no further. Why? – because the answer to these, and other life-changing questions, will be found on Britain’s superlatives
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