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In the May issue of Best of British....
Steam Special
Mallard - 75 years on from her World speed record
The Poet, Princess and the Arch - John Betjeman and the Euston Arch
Action Station - Abbey Pumping Station Museum
Railway Hotels - Remembering the once thriving establishments
Two Little Locos - Preserved steam on the Isle of Wight
Citizen James - Celebrating Sid James’ Centenary
Bluebell Woods - how our lovely plant is under threat
British Isles - Attempting to visit all 7,770 on Britain’s islands
H Rochester Sneath - Making fools of headmasters
Hayling’s Heroes - clandestine operations on D-Day
Heritage Heroes - the founding of the National Heritage Collection
Where Mud Meets Sky - Spurn Head, East Yorkshire’s remotest corner
One Hit Wonders - Those who only made it the once
3D Trading Signs
Sandy Tigers - Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight
A Lot of Bottle - Digging up a collection
Murder at Babbacombe Beach - the man they couldn’t hang
Monthly Features
First Word- An intro from editor Chris Peachment
Postbag - Your letters answered and problems solved
1940s Post - Re-enactment events and your photos
Around the World - Mrs Simkins cooks those favourites that we have made our own
Yesterday Remembered- More of your stories from years gone by
Treasures in the attic - The right bric-a-brac is worth more than you think...
Countryman's Calendar - Richard spots a snake
Postcard from… Manchester
Card Collectibles - Carry On
Make Do and Mend - Recycled buildings from The Francis Frith Collection
Britain Now - News and nostalgia from around the country
Out and About- Exhibitions and events to enjoy in May
Bookshelf and That's Entertainment - the latest titles in print and on DVD
Puzzles - Can you complete our crossword and quiz?
Water Nuisance - Our gardening page
Letter from the Deepings - Ian Beacham's personal view of Britain
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