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Avebury Church, Wiltshire
 

The Wiltshire village of Avebury is best known for its massive prehistoric henge, but there is also a lovely medieval church located here.

The War Graves of Great Ponton
 

I came here to pay my respects to two graves of servicemen cared for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Chamberlain Memorial, Birmingham
 

The Chamberlain Memorial in bimringham was erected in 1880 to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914),

Graves in Colsterworth
 

I came to Colsterworth in Lincolnshire astride the A1 to look for the graves of two servicemen

The War Graves of Twyford
 

The churchyard at Twyford, Leicestershire, holds two graves that are cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission [CWGC].

West Kennet Long Barrow
 

This is a burial mound where dozens of people were buried over a period of centuries some 4,000 years ago.

Leadenhall Market
 

Leadenhall Market is a covered market in the City of London,

Weston Super Mare Pier
 

The Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare is a fantastic place to visit

Albert Clock Tower, Belfast
 

The magnificent Albert Clock Tower in Belfast is a key and much-loved, if slightly wonky, landmark in the city.

The Graves of Corby Glen in Lincolnshire
 

I came to Corby Glen in Lincolnshire to visit the grave of Able Seaman Eric Griffiths who died on 23 March 1942 on board HMS Nelson

The Sanctuary, Avebury
 

What is now a field dotted with concrete markers was once a magnificent stone and timber circle

Deene Park
 

Deene Park is a wonderful eclectic mix of architectural styles, having evolved through the centuries.

The Ridgeway
 

The Ridgeway is an ancient trackway, perhaps 5,000 years old, which is often described as Britain's oldest road.

The Railway at Weston at Welland
 

Running roughly northeast to southwest across the countryside to the west of Weston by Welland, Northamptonshire, is a disused railway line.

Topsham, Devon
 

Topsham is a lovely little town in Devon on the estuary of the River Exe.

St Pancras New Church in London
 

I was in London recently and went to have a quick look at the magnificent St Pancras Church, which is unsurprisingly a mere stone’s throw from St Pancras Station.

Marlborough, Wiltshire
 

The High Street in Marlborough, Wiltshire, is the widest in England.

War Grave at Swayfield, Lincolnshire
 

I came here looking for a grave cared for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. That of Aircraftman 1st Class Wilfrid Leslie Atter

Avebury Henge
 

Recognised for its globally important Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, here you’ll find the world’s largest stone circle, stone avenues and ancient tombs. Much

War Graves in Foxton
 

I came to Foxton – famous for its canal locks – to look for three graves of servicemen who gave their lives for King and County and to whom we owe so much.