Photo of Batsford Arboretum, Gloucestershire

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This Scottish lord of Badenoch was murdered by Robert the Bruce in 1306

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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

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch died at Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire, in early 1400, probably of starvation

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Accommodation

Gloucestershire

Forge Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

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

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Gloucestershire

Shire Horse Cottage

Eldersfield
Self catering cottage

3 Properties - Three comfortable, adjoining cottages in a converted threshing barn. Each sleep up to 6 people. Peaceful location, lovely countryside. … more >>
Sleeps 6

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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 >>