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Laura Harrison McBride loves all things Celtic and most things English. She's spent years traveling across Ireland and the UK. Check out enticing Celtic England travel and culture venues on her website, englandsouthwest.com.

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See a play, contribute to worthy causes and have fun in England's West Country

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A couple of years ago, I saw a production of Anything Goes, a Cole Porter musical, presented by the Tavistock Musical Theatre at the Wharf Theatre in...
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Holy wells of Ireland and England heal heart and soul, and maybe other stuff

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Feeling a little punky, brother? Finances got you down, sister? Sinuses in full bloom? Do you find you wake up with little will to live, and even...
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Did Jesus study mysticism in southwest England?

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Little is written in the Christian gospels about Joseph of Arimathea, a rich Jewish merchant who provided the prepared tomb for Jesus. But the...
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Five reasons to visit England in spring or summer

Spring is here, and it’s time to remember the five great reasons to visit England in spring or summer. They are: HistoryFood (Really?...
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Furry Dance: It’s not what you think

What I love about the British is this: They are so WEIRD. But their eccentricity makes for good visits, any time of year. May, of course, would be...
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Surf’s up…in beautiful Cornwall, England…all winter

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Here’s the thing. The warm Gulf Stream passes right by the Cornwall and Devon coasts, keeping it toasty enough all winter long...
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Bring home the music: Memories are made of this

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When I was in high school, my Latin teacher traveled a lot. She went to exotic and frightening places, like Russia. It was during the Cold War, and...
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Getting Frisked at Heathrow

I admit that, since I posted my first article/column on the Internet critical of the Bush administration, I have been utterly convinced that some...
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Lamorna, Cornwall: Old Well Studio, Celtic Christianity and lots more

Serendipity is the essence of travel. Ask Mark Twain; his peregrinations around Europe brought him and his readers a wealth of stories and insights...
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Medieval Christmas music at Trerice House, Cornwall, England

Third in a series of articles on a Christmas journey through some parts of England and lasting just about twelve days Note: The terms Christmas and...
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