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The coffin fit for a Queen and why it is lined with lead
Royal coffins are traditionally made from well-seasoned oak from the Sandringham estate
Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat
Just before it opens each afternoon, elderly residents gather outside one of Tokyo's last remaining old-style bath houses carrying flannels, soap and shampoo for their regular soak.
With its communal naked tubs, bright mural of Mount Fuji and sliding wooden entrance under a pointed roof, Inariyu is a classic example of a Japanese public bath, or sento.
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Helicopter crashes in field in North Yorkshire
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are at the scene
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Banksy creates T-shirt to help statue-toppling defendants
Hundreds of people lined up on Dec. 11 in the English city of Bristol to get the latest work by elusive street artist Banksy, a T-shirt created to help four defendants charged over the toppling of a local statue of a slave trader.
Turkish businessman to buy British football club Hull City
Turkish businessman and media owner Acun Ilıcalı has announced his plans to buy the British football club Hull City, which plays in the Championship.
"Negotiations have started. I hope my dream will come true," Ilıcalı said in an interview with the national broadcaster Haber Global.
The Boscombe Down Incident remains one of military aviation’s most intriguing mysteries
A secret aircraft reportedly crashed during takeoff at RAF Boscombe Down in 1994 sparking what has been an enduring mystery
Roman stone coffin with 2 skeletons found in England
The sarcophagus was found in Sydney Gardens, Bath
Large fire rips through south London railway arch
A large fire ripped through a railway arch beside Elephant and Castle station in south London on June 28, sending a ball of flame and plumes of black smoke billowing up high into the sky above the capital.
Police said the incident was not terror-related. There were no immediate reports of anyone being injured.
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Historical bath to open to tourism
Work has started to open the Basilica Therma Roman Bath, known as the "King's Daughter," in the Sarıkaya district of the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat. The bath was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2018.
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TOP 10 Attractions to See in London by Queue Time and Price
Are you also tired of waiting in the queue but do not know which London attraction is the best and easiest to visit? We have the answer! We have tested and ranked attractions in the British capital based on 3 criteria: wait time, price and Tripadvisor rating. Is your favourite attraction on our list?