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14 March 2019
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7 Treasures of the Thames Estuary

The Thames Estuary has been the traditional entry point for imports and exports, both human and material, for centuries. Read more
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A Bicycle Shed is a (Listed) Building

There are 16 bicycle sheds on the list, each telling a story of considered architectural design.Read more

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Due to its strategically important position overlooking the Straits of Dover and the shortest route to the Continent, the medieval royal castle at Dover developed from its presumed origins an Iron Age hillfort to become one of the most elaborate and heavily defended fortresses in Europe. In this image, Toby helpfully keeps watch.
Castlerigg stone circle is possibly one of the earliest stone circles in the British Isles and remains unencumbered by modern development. It is a Scheduled Monument and is looked after by @EnglishHeritage and much loved by Buffy and Dexter.
Ahead of #NationalPuppyDay here is Toby at the Grade I @chatsworthofficial One of England's most famous country houses, it has been home to the Cavendish family since the 16th Century and is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire. The Chaise Lawn, by Deger Cengiz, was the seat of Toby during the 2015 Make Yourself Comfortable exhibition.
Sheep in an orchard in blossom, Kent 📷 John Gay, Spring, 1964 #Spring #History #Heritage #Daffodils #Church #BlackandWhite #Photography #Vintage #Kent #SpringEquinox #Blossom #Orchard

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