Inspired by Channel Five's request to the Regional History Centre for help on their programme Britain's Finest Natural Features, Steve Poole looks at the history of Somerset's Cheddar Gorge, and how its history makes in one of the County's staple attractions.
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Changing Avebury
In this article, Brian Edwards follow the heritage timeline of Avebury, as well as incorporate the efforts of the heritage authorities to cash in and further popularise the history of Stonehenge and the surrounding area. The timeline stems from John Aubrey introducing Charles II to Avebury in 1663, to the impact that the Five Mile Act had on the surrounding environment.