Keeping out the wild men

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A man describes his journey through the Borders region of Great Britain following the remains of Hadrian's Wall. He talks about the language, culture and history of the region and reflects on how the roman wall has affected the landscape.

author: Dalrymple, William
Roman walls, Hadrian's Wall

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Alexander's lost world

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Travellers to Pakistan find residents open and friendly if religious customs are kept and Islamic traditions are observed. The area is rich in history, especially relating to Alexander the Great and his travels around 327 B.C.

author: Dalrymple, William
History, Pakistan, Pakistani history, Khyber Pass

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English eccentrics

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The grandeur and the moderate prices of Britain's Landmark Trust, a tourism promotion company are described. The different buildings and facilities that belong to the Landmark Trust are evaluated.

author: Aldrich, Nelson
United Kingdom, Facilities & equipment, Evaluation, Buildings and facilities, Architecture, British, British architecture

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subjects list: United Kingdom, Description and travel
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