EDITOR'S LETTER
Bong! Time’s up on the 5-year restoration of Big Ben. is issue we delve into the fascinating history of this great British landmark, and speak to the team that worked on the once-in-a-lifetime project ( e Time Machine, p23).
We time-travel back to the glory days of another landmark, Hampton Court Palace, once home to Henry VIII, which stands on a scenic stretch of the ames (Down by the River, p14). And Henry also makes an appearance in our history piece, Becoming Anne Boleyn (p31): the pair rst met at court 500 years ago.
Elsewhere in the issue, we follow the King Arthur trail through the romantic landscapes of North Cornwall (Searching for Camelot, p66). From mystical Tintagel to the wilds of Bodmin Moor, tales of the legendary king linger – but are they truth or fairytale?
e ceremony of Swan Upping might also seem like the stu of fairytales, but this centuries-old tradition is still going strong. We join the Queen’s ocial Swan Marker as he dons his swan’s-feather hat, ready to cast o (A day with David Barber, p80). Enjoy the issue!