Hello and welcome to the July 2022 review.

July 3rd

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Frome a Somerset Jewel

One of the most charming towns you can visit is Frome in Somerset. The centre of Frome has a beautiful collection of historic buildings running along charming streets. Frome has a long history and is somewhere that I visit often. There is a very interesting variety of independent shops and a range of places to eat or stop for a drink…

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July 10th

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West Bay

We all have our favourite places to visit. One of mine, less than a two-hour drive from my home, is West Bay in Dorset. Lying a short drive south of Bridport, this little place attracts visitors to the beach and harbour. It is on what has become known as the Jurassic coast due to the abundance of fossils found in the rocks of the cliffs and on the beach…

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July 11th

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The Grey Squirrel

Herbrand Russell, the 11th Duke of Bedford, introduced grey squirrels into the park at Woburn Abbey in the 1880s. He also introduced a large population into Regents Park in London and Richmond Park in Surrey. He is not the only person to do so, and the cute little rodents started arriving in the 1870s. The …

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July 17th

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Tourist Souvenirs

Memories are made of this. When we visit new places, many of us will bring home a souvenir to remind us of our time there; sometimes, these will be gifts purchased for others to share the experience. Purchasing souvenirs is not new. From the 16th century to the 19th, many wealthy persons travelled on what became known as ‘T…

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July 24th

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Time to pack

Do you find it difficult to pack your travel bags? Many of us will fly to our holiday destination, and airlines are very strict. They are strict regarding the size and weight of baggage plus what can be carried both in the cabin and the hold. Making use of the space you have in your baggage seems to me to be an art form…

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July 31st

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The Roman Baths

Click to play if you would like to hear this post read The City of Bath is regarded as one of the most interesting places to visit in the UK. You will soon see why it has become a World Heritage Site when you visit. The Roman invasion of Britain began in earnest in AD43, during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Bath soon became known as a Roman town, and a t…

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