The monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Premier Media Partners Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN March 2001 Front cover picture by Jon Hamilton:

What to find in the March 2001 issue:

Editor's notebook Ruskin pottery on sale at the Cheshire County Antiques Fair, Stay on a farm in England's North Country, Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Carlyle, Stanley Spencer exhibition at the Tate, self-catering cottages on the north Devon coastline, and much more. 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. Bordering on the beautiful LAURA LATHAM gets out and about in the North Hampshire Borders and finds that you don't have to travel too far from London to find some of Britain's most attractive countryside. A wing and a prayer The Red Kite is making a comeback after near extinction. JASON SMALLEY visits central Wales to see this beautiful bird of prey and its exotic friends. The friendly Isle It's small and it's friendly. It's Barra, the southernmost island in the Outer Hebrides. PAUL GLENDELL flew in to savour the place and meet its people. Electric dreams Meet Bob Addington, driver on what must be the most scenic tramway in Britain, running from Seaton, in Devon. Designing for life John Makepeace is a father figure among contemporary British furniture makers. He talks to SIAN ELLIS about his life and work at Parnham House, his home-cum-workshop in Dorset. To market, to market You're never far from a bargain in the East End of London. AUDREY BURNHAM sets off for some serious shopping in the area's many colourful markets. The magic of Misericords Let us pray for those who need to rest their weary legs during a long sermon. BARRY DAVIES discovered that many churches had an artistic solution to the problem, a solution that gave rise to the first great caricaturists. Cheshire in bloom Red deer, exotic temples, scenes from Jane Austen's romantic novels and a little bit of old Japan. ANNE SOWARD finds them all - and much more - in the delightful gardens of Cheshire. My bit of Britain "So many beautiful houses, churches, atmospheric pubs - Northamptonshire is so amazingly unspoilt." FRANCIS SITWELL talks about the many delights of the county he has made his home. What are they like? BRYAN McNERNEY on the British.

Click for IN BRITAIN March 2001 pages 24-25 Small and friendly island of Barra PhotoİPaul Glendell   Click for IN BRITAIN March 2001 pages 30-31 The scenic tramway from Seaton, Devon PhotoİNigel Hicks   Click for IN BRITAIN March 2001 pages 34-35 John Makepeace, the furniture designer PhotosİMichael Allen/John Makepeace Ltd   Click for IN BRITAIN March 2001 pages 60-61 My Bit of Britain by Francis Sitwell Photos İGarden Picture Library/Neil Holmes