The bi-monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Romsey Publishing Company Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 Front cover picture by Dennis Hardley

What to find in the August/September 2001 issue:

Notebook A Festival of Wood in the Cotswolds, cookery lessons from Amberley Castle's chef, treasures of the Mughal, Dylan Thomas, Landlady of the Year, and much more. Letters to the editor Your views on the magazine and Britain, and stories from your travels. Events The best in entertainment and activities over the coming months. Shipshape Portsmouth As this year's International Festival of the Sea approaches, CRAIG ROBERTS rediscovers the harbour at Portsmouth. On Stage Highlights from around the country on the latest in the theatre. Where to stay We investigate the advantages to be gained from renting your own apartment while staying in London. Trains of thought Preservation of the steam railway network began in 1951 with a handful of local enthusiasts at Tallylyn in Wales. CHRIS KAPOLKA investigates how that has grown into a celebration this year by 80 separate steam railways. Museums and Galleries A selection of our favourite collections of art and history in Edinburgh. Buy the book Reviews of the latest guides and historical publications. My Bit of Britain Actress TARA FITZGERALD tells us why she holds the city of Cambridge close to her heart. Britain's heritage As Bath is set to become a spa once more, we look at the historical places that have made the site of the only natural thermal spring in England so famous. Good Value Britain Scottish Explorer Pass, a guide to London for Free, going to the opera, where to visit in Aberdeen and Grampian. Location magic ROZ DRINKWATER explores the locations around Britain used in the latest offerings on the big screen: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Pandaemonium and Unconditional Love. Industrial Revolutions The sites of Britain's industrial heritage have undergone a transformation. HILARY MACASKILL finds out what makes them so appealing. When the boat comes in STUART DOUGLAS, skipper of the foot passenger ferry on the Teign estuary in Devon, tells us the joys of his job. Forget-me-knots JACKIE NEWEY visits examples of the designs known as knots and parterres in some of East Scotland's most delightful gardens. In Britain subscriptions How to take out a subscription. Useful information Where to find your nearest BTA office; helpful advice for our overseas readers.

Click for IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 pages 16-17 International Festival of the Sea and the harbour of Portsmouth PhotoİCraig Roberts Click for IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 pages 28-29 80 years of steam railway preservation by the enthusiasts PhotoİBritain on view   Click for IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 pages 40-41 Tara Fitzgerald tells us why she likes the city of Cambridge. PhotoİMoviestore/Stay still   Click for IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 pages 52-53 Locations in Britain used in the latest films: Harry Potter and others PhotosİStay Still/Britain in view Click for IN BRITAIN August/September 2001 pages 68-69 Examples of Scotland's most delightful gardens PhotosİJackie Newey