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Salisbury Cathedral is the subject of several paintings by English artist John Constable, and some of these views, from countryside around the city, have hardly changed in 200 years. 34. Hadrian’s Wall Prices are calculated as per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room and one vehicle. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 – 1852) was one of the leading military and political figures in 19th-century Britain. He defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and served as prime minister twice. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722) commanded the largest allied armies during the Spanish War of Succession (1701–1714). He "fought ten campaigns on the [European] Continent and never lost a battle, never even failed to take a fortress to which he had laid siege". [29]

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Tower Bridge is undoubtedly the best-known of theThames bridges in London, spanning the river close to the Tower of London. The village of Ironbridge, its Gorge (through which the River Severn flows) and the nearby village of Coalbrookdale are considered one of the cradles of the 18th century Industrial Revolution in England.

While Wales and Scotland both have mythical creatures as the national symbols sported on their flags along with vegetables or flowers, England’s symbols are quite different and their origin is clear and easy to understand. Fish and chips has been a recognisable cultural and culinary symbol of England since the mid-19th century. [8] A strong contender for the unofficial title of England's national dish, it remains hugely popular as an affordable and nutritious takeaway meal. Chatsworth also boasts extensive gardens, and one of the highlights is the 1 st Duke’s Baroque Garden, which includes the Cascade water feature and Cascade House, and the Neoclassical Flora’s Temple. Landmarks in England Map It has been a full-on tourist attraction since 1978, when it was taken over by the Tussauds Group – many of their waxwork exhibits remain.Many events are held in the Castle, including Wars of the Roses re-enactments and falconry displays. 43. Norwich Cathedral

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Crabtree, Chloe-Rose (23 April 2019). "Maypoles, Pagan Rites and Civil War: May Day in English History". Culture Trip. The White Cliffs of Dover have great symbolic value in England because they face Continental Europe across the narrowest section of the English Channel, where invasions have historically threatened and against which the cliffs form a symbolic guard. Before air travel, crossing from Dover was the primary route to the continent, so the cliffs also formed the first or last sight of England for those making the journey. [49]Dedicate your final stay in this magnificent city, a thriving metropolis with a vibrant modern culture and rich history and heritage. Perhaps visit the Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Trafalgar Square or Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms exhibition. Culture vultures will delight in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and galleries including the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum whilst Oxford Street, Covent Garden and the West End make for unrivalled shopping opportunities. Windsor Castle, just to the west of Greater London, is the largest Castle in the United Kingdom, and the Queen’s regular retreat from London.

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Thomas Tallis (1505–1585): English Renaissance composer and considered one of England's greatest composers I read the audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed these tiny essays although there were many ‘celebrities’ I had never heard of! All readers were good except the elderly male voice which, for me, certainly grated when reading famous authors whose voices I know well, including Raymond Blanc, Melvyn Bragg and Simon Hoggart. Wells Cathedral in Somerset is one of the most famous landmarks of England and one of its greatest medieval churches. It’s surrounded by the most complete Cathedral precincts in the country, including the fortified Bishops’ Palace and the Vicar’s Close, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe. Horatio Nelson (1758–1805): naval commander whose great success in battle, combined with his humanity as a commander, earned him godlike status in his lifetime. After his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, he was enshrined in popular myth and iconography. [30] [31] Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square was constructed between 1840 and 1843.This comprehensive guide unveils over 50 of the country’s most famous treasures., fromancient stone circles to modern skyscrapers and natural wonders to some of the most famous buildings in the world.

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The Museum at No 1 Royal Crescent gives you a glimpse into life in Bath during its late 18 thcentury Georgian heyday. The Crescent is a very short walk from The Circus, one of the finest squares in Europe. 15. Wells Cathedral The splendid west front of Wells Cathedral The Radcliffe Camera is a famous domed circular building in Oxford University that houses the Radcliffe Science Library.Keightley, Thomas (1834). The crusaders; or, Scenes, events, and characters, from the times of the crusades. Vol.2 (3rded.). J. W. Parker. Kādam tas ir lauku ceļš, citam purvs, putnu dziesmas vai ķieģe��u tilts. Visas šīs lietas viņuprāt būtu nododamas nākamajām paaudzēm. Grāmatas lielākā problēma ir katra autora stāsta īsums, no lapaspuses līdz divām ar pus. Skaidra lieta, ka ne visi ir tik izcili īso stāstu lasītāji. Un lai arī daži stāsti ir sentimentāli aizkustinoši, tomēr mana sirds nebija tik plaša veseliem pussimts stāstiem. Ar laiku viņi mani sāka atklāti garlaikot. Te ir tikai emocijas, faktu pavisam maz. It’s certainly one of the most striking Baroque buildings in Britain, with a splendid formal garden. It’s one of the best-known landmarks in Britain, and a great family day out. The city of Bath is home to several famous English landmarks, including the Royal Crescent, perhaps the grandest street in England. Royal Crescent is a curve of thirty splendid townhouses designed and built by John Wood the Younger between 1767 and 1775, and it overlooks a vast lawn and Royal Victoria Park below.