The monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Premier Media Partners Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN May 2000 Front cover photo: Beach huts at Southwold PhotoİJoe Cornish

What to find in the May 2000 issue:

Editor's notebook Moroccan dining and ceremonial art, haute couture, Amish rugs, and the new National Cycling Network. Forthcoming events What's happening in Britain? Letters to the Editor Write to tell us about your travel experiences, your recommendations for other readers and what you think about IN BRITAIN. Abergavenny HILARY MACASKILL visits this historic market town in the Welsh Marches and jostles with sheep, ponies and a thousand years of history. Southwark Art This month sees the unveiling of Tate Modern, a new gallery on the Thames, and the reopening of the Dulwich Picture Gallery. JOSEPHINE COLLINS explores London's historic art and architecture. Lap of Luxury Fancy staying in first-class accommodation while Britain's glorious countryside passes slowly by? LEE KAREN STOW takes a relaxing trip on board a floating hotel - and doesn't ever want to go home. Helm sweet Home Meet JOHN and BARBARA DREW who went to Yorkshire for a holiday and ended up owning Helm, a cosy guesthouse tucked away in the peaceful Dales. Iron Horse All aboard! Britain is the mother of all railways and north-east England has a wealth of historic steam engines to discover. CHRIS KAPOLKA gets on the right track. Mother tongue CLARE JOHNSTON thought she spoke fluent English - until she discovered the different British dialects. Now she even knows what "gontrum niddles" means. Palaces and Paperweights Perth is the historic seat of Scottish monarchs and a centre for traditional craftmanship. PAUL GLENDELL discovers the city with a glittering past and a sparkling presence. Visiting the Dome It's currently one of the most famous landmarks in Britain but what's it like inside the Millennium Dome? RONALD BLYTHE took his family along and went down river to find out what all the fuss is about. My Bit of Britain Actress CELIA IMRIE goes back to her childhood haunts by the sea.

IN BRITAIN May 2000 pages 14-15 Abergavenny, gateway to Wales PhotosİWales Tourist Board     Click for IN BRITAIN May 2000 pages 20-21 New Tate Modern in the Thames Photos İTate Gallery     Click for IN BRITAIN May 2000 pages 26-27 Accommodation on board canal boats Photos İLee Karen Stow     IN BRITAIN May 2000 pages 32-33 B&B in Yorkshire Dales Photos İRob Clayton     IN BRITAIN May 2000 pages 54-55 Visiting the Dome! Photos İNMEC