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New book about Richey Edwards reveals yet more twists to the saga

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Richard James Edwards remains one of the most notorious figures in the 1990s British rock scene, not only for his masterful lyrics (which make up much of the band's early work up to their magnum opus The Holy Bible): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_7_H1vXnAU And also making up for a lack of skill with guitar with a rather colorful life, from his responding to an NME … [Read more...] about New book about Richey Edwards reveals yet more twists to the saga

Top Ten Britain: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Wales

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Wales has been inhabited by humans for the last 29,000 years and has had an interesting and colorful history.  Today it is a country with much to offer from gorgeous sites to fantastic adventures.  Wales has some of the United Kingdom’s most historical and beautiful places and cities that embrace the future whether it's in the architecture or certain time-traveling tv show.  … [Read more...] about Top Ten Britain: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Wales

Great British Buildings – Wales Millennium Centre

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Built to celebrate the new millennium and rivaling London’s Barbican Centre, the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff is an arts centre home to theatrical performances, concerts, ballet shows, operas, and more.  The original plan in the 1990s was to create a home for the Welsh National Opera.  Despite a design drawn up by the late architect Zaha Hadid, the project was unable to … [Read more...] about Great British Buildings – Wales Millennium Centre

Weird British Christmas 2016: Christmas every day, helping the homeless, and a German Christmas Card

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The end is nigh... at least for 2016. And even Christmas hasn't been immune to the melancholy that's pervaded this year. Among British celebrities who have died this Christmas period alone, we've got Rick Parfitt of Status Quo, Watership Down author Richard Adams, Royle Family star Liz Smith, and George Michael kicking it on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day of this year. … [Read more...] about Weird British Christmas 2016: Christmas every day, helping the homeless, and a German Christmas Card

The Who Fiver – Five Doctor Who Filming Locations in Cardiff

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Since Doctor Who's production team relocated to Cardiff with the current programme in 2005, the city has certainly been used as both itself and other locations throughout nine series and the specials.  Whether it's a Victorian Cardiff haunted by the Gelth or a modern English village, Doctor Who can go anywhere while staying right in the middle of Wales' largest city.  In the … [Read more...] about The Who Fiver – Five Doctor Who Filming Locations in Cardiff

All For a Weird Cause: Brits doing weird things for charity

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Sometimes, people do things that can only be called bizarre just to raise awareness for a cause that may only be tangentially related to their actions. Case in point: The Ice Bucket Challenge. What exactly does throwing ice water over your head have to do with Lou Gehrig's Disease? Well, nothing, really. But, for whatever reason, it looks like there's been a rise in stunts like … [Read more...] about All For a Weird Cause: Brits doing weird things for charity

Guest Long Read: 10 Things to See and Do in Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff Trip Planning Guide

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Travel agents call it the "dozy“, boring capital of Wales, but there is much more to Cardiff than you might expect. Most people know Cardiff as the home of Doctor Who and as a location used to stand-in for London in Sherlock and other BBC productions, since the BBC studios found their new home in Cardiff Bay a few years ago. Cardiff is the one place where Stephen Moffat could … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: 10 Things to See and Do in Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff Trip Planning Guide

Travel Tips: Top 5 Free Things to do in Cardiff Wales

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Cardiff is one of Britain's most vibrant capital cities and recently invested millions in turning around its seafront. There's much to see and do these days and we've put together a list of the top 5 free things you can do in Cardiff Wales. The National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff - History, science and the arts at your fingertips - the National Museum & Gallery … [Read more...] about Travel Tips: Top 5 Free Things to do in Cardiff Wales

The Fiver: Five Picturesque Towns, Villages (and 1 city) Used in the Filming of British TV Shows and Films

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1. Port Isaac (Portwenn from “Doc Martin”) Like it television counterpart, Port Isaac is a little fishing village located in Cornwall. From the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century, it was a very active harbor, but no relies mostly on tourism and the fishermen who still trawl its waters every day. As a filming location, it is most famous as Portwenn in “Doc Martin”, … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five Picturesque Towns, Villages (and 1 city) Used in the Filming of British TV Shows and Films

Laura’s London: Exploring the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, Wales

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Doctor Who is the world's longest running sci-fi drama and I watched the show when I was a child. While I was often hiding behind the sofa back then I still love it so was thrilled to head to Cardiff to visit the Doctor Who Experience. The last time I visited Cardiff (over twenty years ago) it was not a pretty place and was generally somewhere you just passed through. … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Exploring the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, Wales

The Doctor’s Guide to Cardiff – Matt Smith Takes You on a Tour of Cardiff Wales

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Matt Smith, star of the BBC’s ‘Doctor Who’ series, takes you on a tour of his must-sees in Cardiff in the great new video from our friends at Visit Britain. … [Read more...] about The Doctor’s Guide to Cardiff – Matt Smith Takes You on a Tour of Cardiff Wales

Top 12 Things to See and Do In Cardiff – Top Tourist Sites in Cardiff Wales

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1). Cardiff Castle - Cardiff may only have been a city for 100 years, but there has been a castle here for nearly 2000 years. The original Roman walls and Norman keep can still be explored, but the highlight of a visit is the tour of the refurbished Victorian interiors – transformed into a mock-Medieval palace by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. www.cardiffcastle.com 2). … [Read more...] about Top 12 Things to See and Do In Cardiff – Top Tourist Sites in Cardiff Wales