Cedar Road Whether you paint yourself or hire someone to do it, go for eco-friendly paints (they cost little more, it’s hiring a decorator that is the main cost, if not painting yourself). Pick a dry cloudy day for best results, and repair crumbling masonry and have clean walls for a better result (apply a…
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the history of England’s beach huts
Hannah Cole Many of us would likely like to while away our days in a beach hut, making pots of tea with an enamel kettle, and gazing at the ocean from our own little paradise. The truth is that – you likely won’t be able to afford one, and you’re not allowed to live in…
the historic castles of England
Castles were built hundreds of years ago to protect from attack (hence many have moats with drawbridges). Like most of our countryside, the National Trust seems to own most of the big castles these days, so are expensive to visit (and will clean you out, if you enjoy a cup of tea on top at…
let’s meet some lovely lighthouses
Janet Bell England has many lighthouses, although many of them are no longer in operation, and used instead as private homes, holiday homes or tourist attractions. Built to protect ships at risk of hitting rocks in stormy weather, not all are tall and cylindrical with red and white stripes – there are also circular lighthouses…