England still has quite a few heritage funicular railways (the ‘cliff lifts’ that often travel on rails up a steep hill or cliff). Now they are mostly tourist attractions, with some of the most popular being in Bournemouth, Hastings and Yorkshire. 500 years ago, there was no power, so we had to rely on gravy….
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England’s hidden history of smuggling
Hastings Old Town England has a big history of smuggling, mostly in the area of Hastings (East Sussex) when it was a risky business, people would often be killed or crippled as they climbed up or down cliffs to smuggle contraband goods. Today there is even a local museum where you can see how the…
an ancient pilgrimage through Kent
Between the Chalk and the Sea is the story of walking the 240-mile Old Way, a pilgrimage that Henry VIII banned in 1538, when walking was an act of faith, and escape the burdens of everyday life. Much was lost when these journeys faded from our collective memory, but clues to our past remain. On…
England’s newest protected National Park
The South Downs Nationanl Park has over 3000km of walking routes, stretching from Winchester 100 miles to Eastbourne in East Sussex. For experienced walkers only, the northern routes are inspired by local writers inculding Jane Austen, who was born here. One of the best 16 places on earth to see the night sky, it’s home to…