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WWII
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WorldVAT Cut Boosts 'Great British Summer Saving Scheme'
A new government initiative aims to boost domestic tourism by lowering VAT on various family activities. This echoes similar schemes from the Second World War, where local councils organised events to encourage people to holiday at home.
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WorldTrent Park 'House of Secrets' Opens After Restoration
Trent Park House of Secrets has opened to the public following extensive restoration. The site served as a hub for a covert intelligence operation during WWII, housing high-ranking German prisoners of war while secret listeners recorded their conversations. The house also has a pre-war history as a social venue.
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