The monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Premier Media Partners Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN September 2000 Front cover photo: Oscar Wilde courtesy of The British Library

What to find in the September 2000 issue:

Editor's notebook British modern art in Chelsea, a walking festival in Surrey, history comes alive in Scotland, restoring a hotel in East Devon and two new restaurants in the South East. 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. Havens from the Sea Picturesque villages, pretty boats and local fishermen carrying on a tradition that is centuries old - NIGEL HICKS harbours a fondness for Cornwall's rugged coast. The Portrait of Oscar Wilde At the height of his fame, Oscar Wilde claimed he had nothing to declare but his genious. However, SALLY VARLOW discovers, he died alone and in disgrace, far from his beloved London streets. Twitching in style LEE KAREN STOW discovers some of the country's new wildlife centres that are giving visitors a bird's-eye view of our feathered friends. Making it in Suffolk Lovers of British crafts should follow PAT MOORE's example. For quirky pottery with real character, jewellery by design and hand-painted silk scarves to die for, she hits the craft trail (and her bank balance) in rural Suffolk. Fishy tale Meet Bill Sutherland who, for almost 30 years, has plied his trade as a ghillie by the waters of the beautiful River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland. The moving waters British landscape designers are gaining inspiration from a variety of sources and creating gardens which feature cascading fountains, peaceful lakes and murmering streams. JACKIE NEWEY heads to four very different places in the Midlands where watering the garden takes on a whole new meaning. A city stronghold After conquering the Welsh, King Edward I constructed Caernarfon Castle as a symbol of his power and, even today, it still casts its imposing shadow over the landscape. SIAN ELLIS visits the castle and its friendly town in more peaceful times. My Bit of Britain JANE HORROCKS loves to visit Rawtenstall, her childhood home in Lancashire, which always conjures up fond memories of pickled beetroot.

IN BRITAIN September 2000 pages 26-27 The new wildlife centres for our feathered friends PhotosİLes Gibbon   Fishy tale PhotosİNicola Stocken Tomkins   The moving waters PhotoİJackie Newey   Click for IN BRITAIN September 2000 pages 52-53 A city stronghold Photos İDavid Williams