IN BRITAIN Magazine December 1998 issue
IN BRITAIN

The monthly magazine of
the
British Tourist Authority

published by Premier Magazines Ltd, London.

IN BRITAIN December 1998
IN BRITAIN December 1998
Front cover photo:
Castlerigg in Cumbria
by courtesy of National Trust Photographic Library, Oliver Benn.
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What to find in the December 1998 issue:

Editor's notebook
Visit Warwick Castle at Christmas time.

Letters to the Editor
Your travel experiences and recommendations - and what you think about IN BRITAIN.

Off With His Head
IN BRITAIN looks back 350 years to the execution of Charles I, an event which marked the defeat of the Royalist cause and the birth of a republic.

Standing Still
PETER BRIMACOMBE makes a winter survey of the ancient and magical standing stones of Britain, from Stonehenge to Castlerigg and Callanish.

Look Behind You.
As Christmas draws near, CAROLE FEWSTER gives us an insight into the British tradition of pantomime.

On the Road to Nowhere
ROBIN MEAD explores North Wales and uncovers the beautiful fishing village of Porth Dinllaen.

The Art of Christmas Shopping
PAT MOORE enjoys the festive atmosphere while shopping in the historic city of Bath.

Giving Art a Home
CLARE JOHNSTON visits the Tate Gallery to discover that traditional British country houses offer more than rich history and beautiful gardens.

A Piece of Pastoral Peace
ANGELINA VILLA leads us along the back lanes, villages and coastline of Suffolk and discovers some distinctly English hidden treasures.

In Britain Directory
What to do, where to stay and how to get around on your trip.

Forthcoming events
What's happening in Britain?

My bit of Britain
Actor ROBERT CARLYLE shares his experience of some of Scotland's finest locations, and talks about his film and television career.
NOTEBOOK

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Porth Dinllaen

"On the road to nowhere",
Robin Mead discovers the beauty of
Porth Dinllaen in North Wales
Photos ©The National Trust
Photographic Library

 

Suffolk Suffolk

"A piece of pastoral peace", Angelina Villa explores
the back lanes and villages of the Suffolk coastline
Photos ©BTA

 

RobertCarlyle

Click for IN BRITAIN December 1998 pages 70-71
"My bit of Britain",
Actor Robert Carlyle tells about his love of Scotland.
Photos ©Scottish Highland Photo Library/
BBC Picture Publicity


 

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