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In the famously pretty wild swimming spot of Barcombe Mills is a lovely 19th century house that s come to the market. Penny Churchill takes a look.
The ancient village of Barcombe, on the edge of the South Downs National Park near Lewes, East Sussex, is actually three villages in one: the original settlement surrounding the village church of St Mary; the newer village of Barcombe Cross, to which the villagers fled to escape the Black Death in the 14th century; and Barcombe Mills, an old water-mill complex on the banks of the River Ouse, at the bottom of the hill on which Barcombe Cross sits.
Trust s report detailed links between 93 properties and slavery and colonialism
Winston Churchill s former home, Chartwell, in Kent, was on the list
Move prompted a fierce backlash and the trust faced accusations of wokeism
But Charity Commission today cleared it of breaking charity law
Brexiteer Nigel Farage said he had become increasingly appalled by the trust
Historian Simon Heffer said he was astonished the trust had not been censured
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Best UK holidays: An ultimate guide to exploring the beauty of Britain this year
From the Scottish Highlands to the Isles of Scilly, these are the best UK holiday destinations 23/02/2021
Now that the government has announced holidays in the UK could start from 12th April (self-catering) and 17th May (hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation), it s time to plan a great British staycation for after lockdown.
Going abroad can be a real treat but, if like us, you plan on exploring the beautiful places we have right here at home this summer, you ll want to know the best UK holidays to experience at least once in your life.
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Where to go on holiday after lockdown, from June to October
The government has set out the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions. Here s where to go on holiday when we can travel
By Alex McFadyen 24/02/2021
The government has set out the roadmap for lifting lockdown restrictions and now that travel is on the horizon, we thought we d look at where to go on holiday each month of the year in 2021.
Britain s step-by-step plan means staycations at UK holiday rentals could be allowed as early as April 12th, while hotels and attractions are set to open their doors from May 17th, along with the much-anticipated return to international travel from the same date.
The academic behind the National Trust s Woke review to identify properties with links to colonialism today astonishingly accused the government of weaponising history by trying to stop Left-wing academics denigrating Britain s past.
The study, which blacklisted - among others - the Lake District home of avid anti-slaver William Wordsworth because his brother was involved in the trade, was accused of re-writing history after assembling a team of left-wing and politically biased experts.
Its leader, Professor Corinne Fowler, spoke today as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden prepared to use a meeting with 25 heritage organisations to urge them to adopt a rounded view of Britain s past that does not focus excessively on the empire.