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King Arthur: A Very British Messiah? King Arthur is undoubtedly one of the most enduringly popular heroes to come out of the medieval era, and he has meant many things to many people for hundreds of years. Over time, the mythology of Arthur grew as new stories were added to the existing ones and his fame spread throughout Britain and beyond. As a result of his popularity through the ages, King Arthur has come to represent various political causes as a symbolic figurehead, earning him a reputati...

With new Covid-19 infection rates remaining low at present and warmer (and hopefully sunnier) weather ahead, what better time to get out into Surreys most beautiful green spaces? With lockdown measures easing in the county, and local trips outdoors allowed, heres our (entirely subjective) list of Surreys most beautiful sites to visit this year. 1. Surrey Hills Surrey Hills. Image: Mario Sánchez Prada / Flickr cc Dubbed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just arriving here on your fir...

South east London boasts some of the capitals best-loved pubs. But it has not been exempt from the sweep of pubs closing across the UK over recent decades. It has been estimated that more than 2,000 pubs across the UK may have had to end trading permanently in 2020 as lockdowns forced universal closures. This would be more than double the average number of pubs lost in recent years. With restrictions easing this week to allow pubs to open if they have suitable outdoor space - the Camp...

Speaking of food, I also discovered more about York’s link to chocolate while writing for the paper- it was even dubbed The City of Chocolate. This is partly due to the Rowntree’s and Terry’s factories which were built during the 20th century. 3. There are plenty of natural beauty spots in the city Six months ago, I thought York was a bustling city filled with students but never really considered how beautiful it is. Thanks to some historic monuments and pretty natural areas, loca...