The bi-monthly magazine of the British Tourist Authority published by Romsey Publishing Company Ltd, London.
	IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 Front cover picture by David Sellman

What to find in the June/July 2001 issue:

Notebook Cleopatra at the British Museum, open air music, London's French restaurant of the year, art and antiques fairs, fun days with English Heritage. Letters to the editor Your views and stories. Narrow escape JACKIE NEWEY discovers that taking the family on a narrowboat cruise around Britain's inland waterway network is a cut above the usual boat trip. Museums and galleries This issue we explore some of Britain's finest military museums. Heaven sent From Norman simplicity to Victorian idealism, Lincolnshire has many fine churches to discover. TERRY MARSH reports on his favourites. Where to stay How to find the perfect bed and breakfast for your next trip. Brighton rocks Recently awarded "city" status, Brighton and Hove, on England's south coast, has a lively arts scene, fabulous shops and restaurants, and plenty of history and architecture. ANDREA SPAIN takes her bucket and spade to the seaside to dig up the story of this resort. Britain's heritage As Buckingham Palace prepares to open to the public for the summer, and Althorp marks Diana's 40th birthday, we visit properties with royal connections. On stage What's on at Britain's theatres. Romancing the stone Imagine having the King turning up to stay at your home to woo your daughter! At least the Boleyn family had the beautiful Hever Castle to welcome Henry VIII when he came courting, reports RONALD BLYTHE. Putting on the Ritz Meet MICHAEL DE COZAR, Head Hall Porter at the Ritz Hotel in London and hear about his working day welcoming the great and the good to one of the world's most famous hotels. Buy the book Guidebooks on Scotland. Going for growth Britain's gardens are full of inspiration drawn from the annual flower shows held countrywide, says NICOLA STOCKEN TOMKINS. Good value Britain Helpful hints to help you get even more out of your visit to Britain. Lancashire's little lakeland JASON SMALLEY explores the area Lord Lever loved so much he built an estate there, with follies and Japanese gardens. Competition Three prizes to be won of a stay in lovely Lancashire. My bit of Britain BARBARA DICKSON, West End star, rediscovers the beauties of her childhood home in Fife. Directory Hotels, apartments, car hire, services, holidays. Useful information Where to find your nearest BTA office; helpful advice for our overseas readers.

Click for IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 pages 12-13 Narrowboat cruise around inland waterway network Photo©Jackie Newey Click for IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 pages 18-19 Museums & galleries Photo©Imperial War Museum   Click for IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 pages 28-29 Brighton and Hove, seaside city. Photo©www.jasonhawkes.com   Click for IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 pages 48-49 Meet the Head Hall Porter of the Ritz Photos©Robert Clayton   Click for IN BRITAIN June/July 2001 pages 68-69 Barbara Dickson about her childhood home in Fife. Photos ©Jane Morgan Associates