IN BRITAIN Magazine April/May 2001 issue
IN BRITAIN

The bi-monthly magazine of
the British Tourist Authority

published by Romsey Publishing Company Ltd, London.

IN BRITAIN April/May 2001
IN BRITAIN April/May 2001
Front cover picture by Vic Guy
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What to find in the April/May 2001 issue:

Notebook
Actions stations with the Royal Navy at Portsmouth, early music in Yorkshire, Leeds Castle celebrates its birthday, walking holidays and more.

Letters to the editor
Your views and stories.

A labour of love
Mount Stewart garden was the brainchild of Lady Edith Londonderry, a remarkable woman whose vision was matched only by her energy. NICOLA STOCKEN TOMKINS explores this hidden treasure of County Down.

On stage
What's on at Britain's theatres.

Capital inspiration

From Mozart to Jimi Hendrix, London has hosted many famous names of music, and boasts the world's best music venues. RONALD BLYTHE follows a musical trail of the capital.

Sailing Scotland

Whether it's on a "pocket luxury liner" in a yacht or on the canals, make sure to explore Scotland's waterways, says POLLY LARNER.

Good value Britain
Helpful hints to help you get even more out of your visit to Britain.

Buy the book
Which guidebook to London is the perfect one for you?

My bit of Britain
Actress Patricia Routledge, unforgettable as Hyacinth Bucket and Hetty Wainthrop, tells us of her love for England's North Country.

Museums and galleries
This issue we explore the cultural life of the City of London.

Courting favour
Meet GEORGE SHIRLEY, who takes on the role of Sir Richard Rich, Tudor courtier, to show visitors around Hampton Court Palace.

Britain's heritage
Castles, houses and gardens - this issue in Shakespeare's Country.

Two wheels, two castles
Get on your bike and explore the country lanes and pathways of the National Cycle Route. JACKIE NEWEY explores the section between Criccieth and Caernarfon castles in north Wales.

Inventors of Britain
So much of what you see today was created during the reign of Queen Victoria. PAT MOORE reports on the celebrations planned to mark the centenary of her death.

Casterbridge charm
Dorchester was central to Thomas Hardy's world and is a delight to explore today, says PETER BOOTON.

Where to stay
The winners of the tourist boards' Hotel of the Year awards. .

WestEndTheatres

IN BRITAIN April/May 2001 pages 18-19
On stage - what's on at Britain's theatres.
PhotoİStay Still/Sven Arnstein

SailingScotland

Click for IN BRITAIN April/May 2001 pages 28-29
Sailing Scotland
PhotoİHebridean Princess/Christine Spreiter

 

PatriciaRoutledge

Click for IN BRITAIN April/May 2001 pages 38-39
My bit of Britain by Patricia Routledge
PhotoİStay Still/Sven Arnstein

 

HamptonCourt
Click for IN BRITAIN April/May 2001 pages 48-49
Guided tour around Hampton Court Palace
PhotosİNicola Stocken Tomkins

 

ShakespeareCountry
IN BRITAIN April/May 2001 pages 52-53
Castles, houses and gardens of Shakespeare's Country
Photos İThe Shakespeare Trust

 

 

 


 

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