‘Living on a boat’ – or more specifically, ‘Living on a narrowboat’. All sorts of romantic notions are conjured up by those four words. But, before you rush out and buy one, or give up a land base …
Rare pictures of St Paul's Cathedral, Blackpool Tower and the 1947 Thames Flood are among more than 15,000 images on the new Britain from Above website.
Let yourself be captivated by the fresh mountain air and the authentic experience that the Mocanita forestry steam train offers you.
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Harry Potter Edinburgh Sites: J. K. Rowling began writing about Harry Potter in cafes in Edinburgh. The city architecture of gothic styles may have influenced her to write the story
It was a damp, rainy night and we had been given a booking for first class dining on the Cornish Belle. The 75178 steam train was scheduled to leave at 7 p.m. and the rain didn't put us off. We passed though the booking office and made our way to the platform. The Bodmin & Wenford station is very much in a 1950s style, in keeping with the heritage trains which run from here. My gosh, it was pelting down with rain as we made our way along the very wet platform. We jumped into the carriage at the first opportunity and wandered along looking for our table number. Not many tables were taken as yet - as usual we were early. The tables were neatly laid out ready for the diners. Looking through the window the rain was still in full flow. Luckily the menu had vegetarian options for me, while my wife chose Cornish beef for her main course. I didn't snap any photos of our meal as we just wanted to relax and enjoy our evening - while the steam train chugged along its journey. It was after 10 p.m. when we arrived back at the station after our meal - and very nice it was too. The rain was still pouring down so I didn't get the photos I had hoped for. Nevertheless I managed a few shots of the Cornish Belle. I snapped one photo in sepia as it seemed to portray a whole different era - a gentler, more polite era perhaps. All in all, despite the rain, it was a very enjoyable evening.
What can you do in Mallaig for two hours after catching the Jacobite Steam Train? Here's loads of ideas on how to entertain yourself & kids in Mallaig.
Construction of the Panama Canal got under way in 1881 with a work force of 40,000 tasked with hacking through solid mountainous terrain and redirecting powerful rivers.
Sometimes, life in the slow lane isn't such a bad thing, especially when it's on a charming old train that runs a circle around the slopes of Mount Etna ... Take a ride on the Circumetnea Railway and you'll be traveling on the same rickety tracks that were laid down in 1895 for the 19th centu
A Desert Steam Train beautifully set against a vista of the otherworldly red sands of Jordan. It appeared in 1962 "Lawrence Of Arabia" film.
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park and has been described as "probably the busiest mountain in Britain". It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. The summit can be reached by a number of well-known paths, and by the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a rack and pinion railway opened in 1896 which carries passengers the 4.7 miles (7.6 km) from Llanberis to the summit station
A steam train prepares to leave Cape Town station in a photograph from around 1890. In the background, the slopes of Signal Hill are visible. The old station was replaced by the present complex, in 1964
With festive decorations, Santa visits, and Christmas carols, Roaring Camp's holiday train is an absolute must.
Minehead in Somerset, England, is the perfect destination if you’re looking to relax on the beach while taking in some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in England. The town…
Travelling to Fort William? Make sure you read our guide about 18 things to do in Fort William Scotland before planning your itinerary.
Nos conseils pour se rendre au viaduc de Glenfinnan pour y admirer le passage du Jacobite Steam, le train à vapeur d'Harry Potter !
I took a road trip with my dad in a huge circle around all of Scotland! Here is everything that we did, all of the places we stayed, places to eat that we loved, and all of the "must do" items!! :)
The images were reproduced from black and white negatives using the early photochrome technique pioneered in the 1880s chemist Hans Jakob Schmid in Switzerland.
This active 9-day hiking itinerary travels through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. Starting in the heart of the Highlands, you’ll walk along the West Highland Way, experiencing the wild beauty of Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe. The first leg of your walking journey ends at the adventure capital of Fort William, where you’ll get the chance to scale Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. After a memorable ride on the historic Jacobite Express Steam Train, board a ferry for the Isle of Skye, where you’ll have three days to explore the rugged mountains, secluded coves, and idyllic villages of the Inner Hebrides.
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More than 25,000 of the world's most breath-taking landscapes have been captured in a series of images for the prestigious 'World's Best Photos of 'Landscape2019' competition.
Like any city, Auckland is the product of a mix of historical accidents, perverse consequences, failed dreams, and unfinished visions. Some plans succeed (often with unexpected results), while others fail, leaving nothing behind but some maps and occasionally a few … Continued
