The monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Premier Media Partners Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN December 2000 Front cover photo: Actor Robson Green in tv version of Gambling Man

What to find in the December 2000 issue:

Editor's notebook Yuletide celebrations in Britain's country hotels, writers and the landscapes that inspired them, the dark beginnings of illustration and graphic design and a gourmet tour of rural England. 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. Travels with my daughter HILARY MACASKILL and daughter take to their bikes on a literary trail, braving the hills of Shropshire and Gloucestershire, and the kinder Sussex terrain. Mini House Accurate architectural record or imaginative work of fantasy - it's easy to see why, after three centuries, pottery miniatures are still big business. Avid collector PAT MOORE creates her own little world. The Art of Christmas shopping Determined shopper ANDREA SPAIN returns from York laden with festive goodies, but not before sampling some of the city's finest local fare. To Fermanagh born Waterways, country estates and rich archaeological sites - ROS DRINKWATER emmerses herself in Northern Ireland's County Fermanagh. Scotland Victorious Queen Victoria was captivated by the majestic landscape and people of Scotland. MICHAEL J. STEAD explores. Charmed by Carmarthen SIÂN ELLIS explores Carmarthen and the area's myths and legends, safe in the knowledge that Merlin is close by. Cooking up history Meet Shugborough Hall Christmas cook JEAN ALDEN, who re-creates the tastes and smells of a Victorian Christmas past. Walking through the Ribble Valley JACKIE NEWEY steps out on the new circular walk through Lancashire's remote fell country. Picture Scotland From Old Masters to modern classics, the six National Galleries of Scotland showcase an enviable art collection. ROBIN MEAD reports. My Bit of Britain Lucrative contract deals aren't enough to tempt actor ROBSON GREEN away from his beloved Newcastle United football team and the simple country pleasures of his native North East. What are they like? BRYAN McNERNEY on the British.

Click for IN BRITAIN December 2000 pages 22-23 Andrea Spain Christmas shopping in York PhotosİYork Tourism/Dean & Chapter   IN BRITAIN December 2000 pages 42-43 Meet Shugborough Hall Christmas cook Jean Alden PhotosİRobert Clayton   Click for IN BRITAIN December 2000 pages 46-47 Jackie Newey on the circular walk through Lancashire fell country PhotoİJackie Newey   Click for IN BRITAIN December 2000 pages 60-61 Actor Robson Green about his beloved football team and the North-East Photos İStay Still/Leslie Garland