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The Nazi Occupation of the Channel Islands

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Islands of Guernsey (Guernsey, Herm, Sark, Alderney and Lihou) from German occupation during World War Two.

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Rufford Abbey

Situated in 150 acres of glorious parkland, Rufford Abbey’s peaceful setting belies a turbulent history…

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The Legend of Drake’s Drum

According to legend, if England is ever in peril and Drake’s Drum is sounded, Sir Francis Drake will arise to save his country…

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The Unicorn, National Animal of Scotland

The unicorn: a mystical beast, representing both purity and innocence, power and ferocity, adopted as the national animal of Scotland in the 1300s. The unicorn is also the natural enemy of the lion, adopted by English royalty some 100 years before…

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Sir Thomas More

Sir Thomas More: lawyer, philosopher, writer and statesman, Lord High Chancellor of England and advisor to King Henry VIII…

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