St John the Baptict Church, Cirencester Photos, wall painting

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This famous military debacle was immortalized by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in his poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade

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This Day in British History

25 May, 1659

Richard Cromwell resigns

Oliver Cromwell's son and heir paves the way for Restoration of the Monarchy

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch had the nickname 'Yea-and-Nay' for his frequent about-faces

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Accommodation

Gloucestershire

The Leverets

Brimpsfield
Self catering cottage

This ground floor barn conversion is on a 3 acre smallholding near the village of Brimpsfield in Gloucestershire, and can sleep up to six people … more >>
Sleeps 6

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Gloucestershire

Meadowside Cottage

Redmarley D Abitot
Self catering cottage

Open-plan sitting/dining room/kitchen. Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. more >>
Sleeps 5

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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 >>

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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 >>