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Why Celebrities Are Falling in Love with the West Country
From Oscar winners and rock stars to television presenters and entrepreneurs, the West Country has quietly become one of the most sought-after places to live in Britain.
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John Cleese and Somerset: How Weston-super-Mare Helped Shape a Comedy Legend
Before the fame, the awards and the international recognition, John Cleese's story began in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset.
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Sir Francis Drake: The Devon Explorer Who Sailed Around the World
Born in Tavistock, Devon, Sir Francis Drake became one of England's most celebrated explorers and the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
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Richard Lander: The Cornish Explorer Who Mapped Africa's Great River
Born in Truro in 1804, Richard Lander became one of the nineteenth century's most important explorers, helping solve one of geography's greatest mysteries: the course of the River Niger.
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Famous Faces of Somerset: The Celebrities, Icons and Legends Who Call Somerset Home
From world-famous comedians and television stars to Formula One champions and bestselling authors, Somerset has quietly helped shape British culture for generations.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: The World's Greatest Living Explorer and His West Country Connections
Often described as the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has strong connections to Exmoor and the wider West Country, making him a modern addition to the region's remarkable history of exploration.
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