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This soldier and war hero founded the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides

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This Day in British History

13 February, 1689

William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England

Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch was known for his ruddy complexion

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Gloucestershire

Tigs Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

Attractive beamed open plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. more >>
Sleeps 4

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Gloucestershire

Rigside Farmhouse

Moreton-in-Marsh
Self catering cottage

SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR PLEASE CONTACT OWNERS FOR PRICES AND AVAILABILITY This luxuriously spacious, light and delightfully tranquil Farmhouse can accommodate 16 persons comfortably or … more >>
Sleeps 20

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Thornbury (Hotel)

Thornbury Castle

This Tudor castle stands serenely in 15 acres offering views of the Severn Estuary and the hills of South Gloucestershire and Wales. Fine old panelling, tapestries and paintings enrich the interior. There are 25 restored bedrooms, most overlooking the vineyard or the oldest Tudor garden in England. more >>

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Chipping Campden (Hotel)

Charingworth Manor

Charingworth Manor is situated in delightful gardens on a large private estate in the beautiful rolling Cotswolds countryside. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area including Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Banbury and Broadway. All bedrooms are individually designed and recently refurbished with tea and coffee making facilities in … more >>