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Britain’s calendar
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Anniversaries in 2026
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Cannock Chase War Cemetery
The Cross of Sacrifice instantly identifies a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery. Beautifully tended, as they…
The last battle
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The first BREXIT
The last land bridge between Britain and mainland Europe gave way to the rising sea…
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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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