London is famous the world over, both as an ancient seat of power for the British Empire, and as a hyper-modern capital of literature, art, music, food, finance, and architecture. The old city itself is only a small fraction of the more recognized Greater London that grew up around it, spanning over 600 square miles. This large region houses a great number of historic monuments and landmarks, alongside large music venues and concert halls, and a bewildering labyrinth of shops, clubs, and restaurants. The style and architecture in London is as varied as its people; just a stone’s throw away from a cozy, cobbled street of family-run pubs and gardens stand vast, glinting skyscrapers of glass and steel; high street fashion stores are interspersed with gothic, stone churches, while neon nightclubs look out over the River Thames towards cathedrals and castles. The mix of old and new styles is often bewildering, sometimes stark, but always leaves the impression of a city steeped in history, while embracing change. Read the rest of this entry »
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Southampton is important in England for a number of reasons. It is still a major port and lays claim to being the one of the largest commercial ports in the whole of Europe. Activities are not limited to freight. Large cruise liners have also been using the port and it was famously home to the Titanic.
Because of the port and other factors, Southampton is the largest city on England’s southern coast. Which means that you will find lots of things to see and do when you visit the city.
History fans can marvel at the second longest still-standing medieval wall in England.
Found at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in New Hampshire, the historic town of Portsmouth – only one hour drive north from Boston, Massachusetts – has a long naval tradition and boasts a long and proud past.
As well as being home to a major Naval Base, Portsmouth also boasts two magnificent, well-regarded museums; the Strawberry Banke Museum and the John Paul Jones House Museum. However, although they are significantly different in size, both offer a fascinating insight into the way that our forefathers lived by preserving samples of their way of life.
There are many Kendal attractions, which will help to keep all, entertained when they are visit this town situated in the southern part of the Lake District. Because of its location, the town of Kendal is in fact ideally situated to meet everybody’s requirements when visiting the Lake District.
The town of Kendal is situated around 9 miles for Windermere and only around 30 miles from Keswick. Both which have beautiful lakes which one can not only wander around, but also offer you the chance to do some water sports as well.
However, as you walk through the streets of this town you will be astounded by the diversity of the architecture. There are buildings in this town that were designed and built by well-known local architects that date as far back as the 14th Century. Read the rest of this entry »
The town of Whitby has been established for more than 1,400 years and is found on the north east coast of England. Because of its age, there are plenty of Whitby attractions, which provide you with details of this town and the surrounding areas history.
One of the most popular attractions in this town is Whitby Abbey that is located on a cliff top that provides it with views looking down over the town and its harbour. The abbey itself dates back to the 7th Century when the town was first established and was founded by a Northumbrian Princess called Hilda. Today within the abbey itself, you will find a shrine for St Hilda. Read the rest of this entry »