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Grab your mouse and hit the "road." Britannia's Virtual Tours will take you to some of the most interesting places in England and Wales and in the process help you to gain a better understanding of an area, its famous people, its landmarks and its history.
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 The Magical History Tour
Travel through southern England and the West Country in search of legendary Arthurian sites from Malmesbury to Tintagel and the possible site of Camelot ...
 Explore Winchester
Take a tour of this ancient capital city and the world famous Winchester Cathedral.
 Explore London
Attractions, Southwark and Cockney London, London by Tube, restaurant reviews and more.. Preview top attractions by Tube...
 British Museum's Romano-British Gallery
This Gallery houses some of the best artefacts discovered around Roman Britain. Take Britannia's first in-depth museum visit to see sculptures, mosaics and lots of treasure!
 Tour the West Country
From the rugged cliffs of the coastlines to the quiet back lanes of the country, England's land of mystery and legend is conscious of, and proud of, its Celtic past.
 West Country Pubs
Looking for the classic English Pub? What better place to start than the beautiful moorland of Britain's South-West Peninsula. Roger Johnson leads the way.
 Sussex Churches
Explore the delights of the churches of Sussex, as renowned writer and historian, John E. Vigar, takes us to some of his personal favourites.
 Tour Ancient York
In the most extensive of his Northern tours, David Nash Ford takes a look at the most fascinating city in Britain. History oozes from every corner of York and we have over 60 sites for you to explore.
 Travel to Coquetdale
This beautiful valley in central Northumberland is full of stunning countryside and fascinating historical sites from citadels to sanctuaries.
 Berkshire Towns
David Nash Ford explores the towns of the Royal County of Berkshire, including the Vale of the White Horse from Royal Residences to Small Market Towns.
 Country Houses around S.W. Lincolnshire
Michael Ford takes you through Lincolnshire and the adjoining counties in search of the stately way of life: from small medieval manors to vast Georgian mansions.
 Tour Gloucester
Take a day tour to the ancient Severn valley and the city of Gloucester.
 Tour Hadrian's Wall
One of Britain's World Heritage Sites and a substantial reminder of Roman power in the province even today. Visit forts and museums from Carlisle to Newcastle.
 Northumberland Battlefields
David Nash Ford takes us through the second of his Northern Tours, visiting the bloody battlefields of Northumberland, along the Anglo-Scottish Border.
 Six Regions of Wales
Tour the whole of Wales, divided up into the six ancient kingdoms of Clwyd, Gwynedd, Powys, Dyfed, Glamorgan and Gwent. Peter Williams is your guide.
 Touring Welsh Castle
If you like the romance and commanding visuals of castles, this tour of Welsh castles will show you a goodly number of surviving structures scattered about the countryside. Peter Williams is your guide.
 Touring British Castle
Take a quick tour of England's castles. See any number of surviving structures standing about the countryside
 Monasteries - Yorkshire Dales & Moors
Northern Yorkshire is one of the best places to see the ruined abbeys and priories of England. David Nash Ford takes you to their dramatic settings.
 In Search of Sir Francis Drake
Part 1: Kathryn Gillett takes a look at London, seeking out places and faces to transport her, and you, back to Elizabethan England.
 Still Searching for Sir Francis
Part 2: Kathryn Gillett moves west to explore the Cotswolds. Perhaps this landscape trapped in time can help her find England's great Elizabethan sailor.
 Sir Francis Drake's Home
Part 3: Kathryn Gillett brings her exciting trilogy to a close, searching for Sir Francis in Southern England and then his homeland of Devon and Cornwall.
 Robin Hood's Nottinghamshire
Surely the legendary outlaw must have existed, with so many places in and around Sherwood Forest claiming a visit. David Nash Ford guides you through them.
 Robin Hood's Yorkshire
Yes, Robin Hood was active in Yorkshire too, and Barbara Green shows you around the little known sites associated with him.
 Tour the Millennium Dome
If you were unable to visit Britain for the turn of the new millennium, you can take a "You Are There" year 2000 tour through the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (London). Margaret Johnson is your guide.
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New! Real History Tours
King Arthur's Realm - Stonehenge, Avebury and Glastonbury - 1 day
Travel to the Kingdom of Wessex to visit ancient stone circles, the mystical Island of Avalon and the legends of King Arthur
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Stonehenge, Salisbury & Avebury - The Mysteries of Ancient Britain - 1 day
This tour departs Mondays and Wednesdays
On this tour we visit the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge, the Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet, the mysterious Silbury Hill and the delightful city of Salisbury with its beautiful cathedral and water meadows and Old Sarum Castle where layer after layer of history is brought to life.
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Four Day Small Group Tour to Devon and Cornwall - In Search of Arthur With a maximum group size of 11 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience. Stonehenge, Tintagel, Glastonbury and much more. Click for details
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Four Day Small Group Tour of South Wales - Land of the Red Dragon The very best of South Wales, plus a glimpse of England's West Country down the back roads on the discovery trail. Travel by comfortable mini-coach and accommodation in a traditional Welsh country farmhouse, vineyard or manor house. See fabulous history, wonderful scenery, and visit with local people. Click for details
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Three Day Small Group Tour of Kent - England's Oldest County See mighty Norman castles (Dover and Rochester), the site of the famed battle of 1066, Roman remains, Napoleonic Forts and Battle of Britain memorials. Stately home and garden lovers will "ooh and aah" over Churchill's Chartwell, Vita Sackville West's Sissinghurst and Leeds Castle. Click for details
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 New! British History Club!
The best content value on the internet! Downloads of high-quality images, pdf's & maps, free gifts, free access to new and updated content, special features, discounts, much more. . .Click Here!
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New! King Arthur on DVD!
 Guest appearances by Historian Geoffrey Ashe and CSI: Crime Scene Investigations star, William Peterson, highlight "The Mystery of King Arthur," a new Mick Fowler / Britannia History Club production. The first in a series of DVD's, "The Mystery of King Arthur" goes on location in the UK to explore the history and legend of the great king and his fascinating times.
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BHC MarketPlace
Unusual, weird, quirky, proprietary products or items of interest to lovers of Britain and her history. You won't find this stuff anywhere else. BHC members get special discounts on most items.
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The Ultimate History Guides!
 If you love authoritative copy, fine photography, beautiful artwork and exquisite printing, then, Pitkin Guides are perfect for you. Produced with slavish attention to detail and meticulous care, these stunning 32-page booklets are richly illustrated and highly informative. Available in bundles, by subject, or by single title, the Pitkin Guides are in-stock for immediate shipment. . .Click Here!
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