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This decisive battle saw Alfred the Great defeat the Danes under Guthrun

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This Day in British History

12 February, 1554

Lady Jane Grey executed

Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland

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This king established the Order of the Garter

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Gloucestershire

Woodbine Cottage

Donnington
Self catering cottage

Woodbine Cottage lies in the idyllic Cotswold hamlet of Donnington, beautifully set in the glorious countryside of an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and within … more >>
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Gloucestershire

Foxes Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

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

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Wotton-under-Edge (Hotel)

Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel

This magnificent hotel, set in 30 acres of glorious parkland and the setting for one of Britain's finest Arboretums with some 300 rare and protected trees, has been created from a splendid Grade II Victorian Gothic mansion. Tortworth Court stands on the Cotswold Edge, a dramatic escarpment, which falls away … more >>

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Winterbourne (Hotel)

Ramada Grange nr Bristol

Exuding an elegant charm the Ramada Bristol North, The Grange hotel is set in 18 acres of tranquil gardens. The unique setting of the 19th century hotel offers guests a peaceful country manor retreat within easy reach of the vibrant buzz of the city. Just 5 miles from … more >>