Tag Archives: England

44 Insane Facts Everyone Near England Should Know

25 May 2026 England is smaller than Oregon, holds 85% of the world’s chalk streams, and hit 40.3°C on a single afternoon in Lincolnshire. A country roughly the size of a mid-sized US state somehow contains a desert, a subtropical … Continue reading

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Why Cornwall Is the Opposite of Every English County

19 May 2026 🏴 Subscribe now for more hidden history, strange geography, and fascinating cultural mysteries from around the world! 🔔🌍 From forgotten regions and ancient traditions to surprising local identities, this channel uncovers the stories most people never hear … Continue reading

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Quintessential England in the spring

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Bibury, England

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Britain’s Most Famous Medieval Street Hides A Darker Past In Plain Sight

7 May 2026 Today I am exploring the darker past of Europe’s best preserved medieval street, which hides in plain sight! Email me: freddy@britmap.com Instagram: @britmapped […]

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The oldest wisteria in England – Fuller’s Griffin Brewery, Chiswick, UK

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Eric Coates – By the Sleepy Lagoon (1930)

21 Apr 2023 Eric Francis Harrison Coates (27 August 1886 – 21 December 1957) was an English composer of light music and, early in his career, a leading violist. Please support my channels: https://ko-fi.com/bartjebartmans By the Sleepy Lagoon (1930) London … Continue reading

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I Bet You Haven’t Heard of These Hidden Gems in the UK

25 Apr 2026 Discover the UK’s best hidden gems, from secret villages and underrated towns to abandoned places, coastal escapes, mysterious landmarks, scenic countryside, historic sites, and lesser-known travel destinations you probably haven’t heard of before. […]

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Bakewell in the Derbyshire Peak District

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They Powered an Entire City Without Wires — Then Buried the System

19 Mar 2026 London Powered an Entire City Without Wires — Through 180 Miles of Water Pipes What powered Tower Bridge for more than eighty years? Not electricity. Not steam. Pressurized water. This video explores the forgotten London Hydraulic Power … Continue reading

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