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 the eden project, st austell by aaaarrgh
The ancient Celtic tribes of Britain were pushed to the far corners of the island by the invading Saxons. They ended up in Cornwall (and Wales) which was its own kingdom, with its own language, for many centuries. The language died out but is slowly being revived.
Many hundreds of thousands of people head towards Cornwall on hot summer weekends to enjoy the stunning scenery and great beaches.
The county is also steeped in history. Copper and tin were once mined in the area. The landscape is dotted with ruined mines.
The steam locomotive was invented in Cornwall, by Richard Trevithick of Camborne, in 1801. We owe him for our railways! The engines had been used particularly to drain the mines of seawater.
Suggested places to visit:
Lands End - the furthest point west on the British mainland. Go and watch the sunset!
Tate Art Gallery, St Ives - home of the "St Ives Group" of painters and sculptors. Unusually shaped museum with stunning collections in picturesque town.
St Michael's Mount, Marazion - 12th century castle on an island, reached by causeway or boat.
Geevor Tin Mine, Penzance - go underground and see how miners worked.
Minack Theatre, Porthcurno Bay, Penzance - open-air theatre carved into the cliff. Maybe you will catch an atmospheric performance under the stars!
The Eden Project, St Austell - incredible domed hothouses, of plastic bubbles, recreating tropical environments in a 50m disused china clay quarry.
The list could go on, the above are my personal favorites. Leave a Comment Address: Far bottom left of EnglandDirections: Travel by air, bus, train or car (following M5, A30). The train to Penzance follows one of the most spectacular coastal routes.Website: http://www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk/
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 the buttercross, ludlow by aaaarrgh
(John Betjeman, English poet and historian)
See also my Ludlow Pages.
The town of Ludlow has shed loads of stunning architecture including 500 listed historic buildings. This includes the incredibly ornate timber-framed Feathers Hotel which dates to the 15th century.
The dominant town church is recognised as one of the top twenty parish churches in England. It is certainly very big!
Ludlow has a large market square next to an enormous 12th century Castle. The street pattern still follows the medieval pattern of the time!
There are numerous regular markets which take place four days a week in the Castle Square.
Ludlow is famous for its festivals, particularly its Food & Drink Festival in September each year. It also has an Arts Festival around June/July time.
The town is also at the centre of England's organic food industry. It became a Fair Trade town in 2003.
Not far away are the Shropshire Hills - Visitor Centre at Craven Arms. Shrewsbury was the birthplace of Charles Darwin, writer of 'Origin of the Species'. Leave a Comment Address: Ludlow, ShropshireDirections: On A49 road between Hereford and Shrewsbury. Or catch train via Hereford or Shrewsbury. About 3 hours from London.Website: http://www.ludlow.org.uk/
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 Belvoir Castle by 807Wheaton
Four castles have stood on these grounds and this latest one was completed late in the 19th Century.
Below the terrace of the castle, sloping lawns lead to the rose and statue gardens. Leave a Comment Address: About six miles from Grantham, in LeicestershireDirections: Admission for the Castle and gardens is: Adults 10 pounds Seniors 9 pounds Children 5-16 in age 5 pounds Family 26 pounds Free guided tours take place on weekdays at noon and 2:30 PMWebsite: www.belvoircastle.com
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 I just pop in for a paper
and a pint of milk by sourbugger
If you happen to live in the Knightsbridge area then Harrods is a useful little place to stock up on life essential - pate fe foie gras, Buluga Caviar, etc.
Seriously though, Harrods is on may people's "must see" list, and it is an impressive store. I remember an episode of the 'Good life' comedy on the BBC when Margo is asked how she will celebrate Christmas. She replied "Oh, we order it from Harrods and a little man brings in round in a van". That kind of sums up the place it has among a certain section of society,
Within the store itself the Food halls are perhaps the most impressive section with their hanging hams, game, seafood waterfalls and the like. The displays and decor are always very impressive.
The Egyptian rooms on the ground floor perhaps remind me more of the type of themeing you would get in an American Theme park, but the hundred of thousands Alfayed spent on them in homage to his homeland provide an impressive backdrop to the business of selling stuff.
Meanwhile, upstairs you will find the much quieter departments where the 'old money' spends its dosh - such as the schoolwear outfitters and a sports department that features polo sticks.
You will also find, on a more poiniant note, a memorial to Alfayed son Dodi and Princess Diana at the base of the Egyptian escalators. Leave a Comment Address: Brompton Road, londonDirections: KnightsbridgeWebsite: www.harrods.com
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 Windsor Castle by Jehcekah
St. George's Chapel is a small church which holds some amazing things. First of all, it houses the tombs of ten monarchs, including Henry VIII and his wife, Jane Seymour. Most recently, the "Queen Mum" was buried there along side of her husband, King George VI. The chapel has some amazing architecture, which can be hard to see with the crowds of people trying to get a good view. Photographs are not allowed in the chapel.
The State Apartments situated within Windsor Castle are the formal rooms used for Ceremonial, State, and Official occasions. They range from the smaller, intimate rooms of Charles II's apartments to the vast scale of the Waterloo Chamber, built to commemorate the famous victory over Napoleon in 1815. The rooms are furnished with some of the finest works of art in the country including masterpieces by Holbein, Rembrandt, and Van Dyck as well as magnificent French and English furniture and porcelain. Photographs are not allowed in the State Apartments.
Queen Mary's Dolls' House was created by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Queen Mary, consort of King George V. Built on a scale of 1:12, the house took three years to complete (1921-24) and involved the skills of more than a thousand artists and craftsmen. Every item is perfectly manufactured to scale and each room is exquisitely furnished. The hundreds of books in the library include many specially written by authors of the day. Working lifts stop at every floor and all five bathrooms have running water. Photographs are not allowed of the Dolls' House. Leave a Comment Address: Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJPhone: 020 7321 2233Directions: Windsor Castle opens at 9:45am daily throughout the year and closes from anywhere between 3:00 (winter) to 5:15 (summer). Price: Adults £11.50, Children £6.00, Seniors £9.50, Family tickets (two adults and two children) £29.00.Other Contact: information@royalcollection.org.
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 Old Wardour Castle-Wiltshire by bpwillet
The design of Old Wardour is unique in England since it was modelled on the fourteenth century French style, popular with Lord Lovel who had been in France fighting in the Hundred Years War. It was at this time that many land owners were keen to show off their strength and power by building impressive strongholds. Old Wardour was intended to impress visitors and guests with its builder?s wealth, taste and power.
This is also where Locksley Castle was represented in "Robin Hood-Prince of Thieves" Leave a Comment Phone: 01747-870-487Directions: Off the A30 between Salisbury and Shaftesbury.
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 Salisbury Cathedral by 807Wheaton
The Chapter House has an original "copy" of the Magna Carta. I was surprised to see the Magna Carta was written in Latin. What did I expect from 1215?
After visiting Salisbury Cathedral I was told about the book "Sarum" by Edward Rutherfurd. The book is 1034 pages long.
It is a great story about the Salisbury Plain and the monumental events that have occured there over the centuries, including building the Cathedral.
This is also the area that you can see the "White Horses" on the sides of the hills, especially going North to Stonehenge from Salisbury. Leave a Comment
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 your back wheels
following you mate... by sourbugger
The London Eye claims to be the largest ferris wheel in the world and was the brainchild of British Airways. It was built for the Millenium celebrations and was certainly much more successful than the silly tent that Blair and his cronies built in Greenwich and filled with detritus.
At Eleven Pounds fifty a 'flight', I suspect that BA probably make more per seat than they do on any of their actual planes.
They also have a range of more 'upmarket' range of products available with choccies and champagne etc. People have been married in them, and I also suspect more than a few have attempted to join the 'mile high' club (well a couple of hundred feet anyway) in one.
It has quickly established itself as one of the absolute "Must sees" on any visit that takes in London Leave a Comment
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 New Forest Horse by Jehcekah
The New Forest has also been an important source of timber for the Crown. It is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding.
There are a few towns in the New Forest where you can begin your visit, but I have to recommend Lyndhurst. The town can be easily reached from Southampton. Their Tourist Information Center is located in the center of town and has an abundance of great resources. You can pick up a map for about £2.00, which shows all of the marked walking paths, towns, and attractions. Two great ways to see the area are cycling and horseback riding. You can obtain information on renting bikes and horses at the TIC.
We, however, chose to see the area by foot. My recommendation for this is to follow the map out of Lyndhurst to the M27 and head southwest. Just pull over in any parking wayside, get out of your car, and follow the path up over the fence. (Yes, this is legal!) From there you can wander around all of the walking paths at your leisure. The maps do not include the unmarked paths, but they are easily navigable. We followed a path to a tunnel under the motorway. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the New Forest would be the wild horses. They wander the whole of the New Forest area, but are kept in by cattle guards. There must be hundreds of them, in all sizes and colours. They are very used to having tourists walking near them, although you are warned to keep your distance and it is illegal to feed them. Leave a Comment
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