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Southend Pier: a lengthy icon of the Victorian British seaside
Sep 07, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month's Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh takes a short look at a long pier
Discovering Dunbar: following the footsteps of naturalist John Muir
Aug 11, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
Who was John Muir? How did his views and philosophy change the world? And what connection does he have with Dunbar? In this month's Discovering Britain focus, Rory Walsh retraces the footsteps of this renowned naturalist, botanist and explorer
Surf's up: discovering the secrets of Widemouth Bay
Jul 14, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For July's Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh hears about a Cornish beach with a secret
The great indoors: discovering Britain virtually
Jul 02, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain, Rory Walsh visits several places without going outside
Dunston Staiths: coal survivor on the River Tyne
Jun 12, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh visits a unique industrial landmark
Devil’s Dyke: ‘the grandest view in the world’
May 27, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain Trail, Rory Walsh explores a South Downs beauty spot
Exploring birdlife on the Calf of Man
Apr 29, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh explores birdlife on the Calf of Man
Coronavirus: a former member of SAGE explains how the science advisory group really works
Mar 31, 2020
Written by
Ian Boyd
Ian Boyd, once a member of the Science Advisory Group for Emergencies – a sub-committee of COBRA – explains how the group advises the British Government in times of crisis
Horsing around on Galleywood Common
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
We’re all keeping ourselves to ourselves for now, but not long ago Rory Walsh travelled to Galleywood Common to learn about this Essex landmark’s equine history
Dossier: The failure of Britain’s national parks
Mar 12, 2020
Written by
Mark Rowe
According to the World Conservation Union, Britain’s national parks ‘only just’ meet the nature conservation standards for international recognition. With tourist numbers far outpacing levels of wildlife, are we managing these vital green spaces in such a way that they can…
A gorgeous view: the making of Avon Gorge
Jan 08, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint Rory Walsh looks below Bristol’s famous bridge
Taking a walk through London’s weird weather
Dec 24, 2019
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain, Rory Walsh explores London’s weird and wonderful weather
The Leaning Tower of Belfast
Nov 11, 2019
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh visits the leaning tower of Belfast
Eastbound and Up: What’s really going on in Margate?
Nov 07, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The story of Margate is one of early success, severe downturn and, now, revival through a conscious strategy of ‘culture-led regeneration’ that has seen thousands of Londoners flock to the east coast both as tourists and as new residents. But…
Nottingham making progress towards becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral city
Oct 24, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
In a bid to boost its green credentials and make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change, Nottingham is working to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2028
Whitby: Fish, fangs, and fossils
Oct 21, 2019
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain trail, Rory Walsh follows fictional footsteps in Whitby
What could a cull extension mean for the British badger?
Sep 19, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
Badger culling is on the rise again this year, with critics claiming it could completely erase the species from a number of areas across the UK
The Gower Peninsula: outstanding beauty in south Wales
Sep 09, 2019
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain viewpoint, Rory Walsh visits a mythical monolith in a Welsh beauty spot
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