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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shropshire, England

Unusual Attractions in Shropshire

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Folklore and Magic of Southern England

Nov 2—Nov 7, 2019

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.

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The oak is visible on the right of this illustration of <em>Argo Navis</em> from <em>Uranographia</em>, by Johannes Hevelius, 1690.

The Lost Constellation Meant to Honor a King’s Escape

The oak tree that sheltered Charles II once had a place in the night sky.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
July 09, 2018