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WWII
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Local News · FinchleyVAT 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.
Finchley3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Local News · BarnetTrent 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.
Barnet3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 75 · Hype 40