Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
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COMBE GIBBET, THE NORTH WESSEX<br />
DOWNS<br />
This hilltop location provides stunning views of the North<br />
Wessex Downs countryside for miles around, and is an<br />
ideal picnic stop. The name refers to a gibbet erected<br />
on the site in 1676 to hang two locals, George Broomham and<br />
Dorothy Newman. The two were having an affair and were hanged<br />
for murdering Broomham's wife Martha, and their son Robert,<br />
after the two discovered the lovers together on the downs. The<br />
gibbet was erected there for the execution as a warning to others,<br />
and a replica gibbet has remained there ever since. Ignoring its<br />
dark past, the spot offers incredible views in all directions, and<br />
is as popular with hang-gliders and para-gliders today as well as<br />
walkers and beauty lovers.<br />
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