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- 2. Not for a while yet freshly legend I write final essay about imaginary tour on space
- 4. One of the most famous Squares in the World - With Nelsons Column , the National
- 6. 'The Official Principal Residence of the British Monarch', in other words the London home of the
- 7. Buckingham Palace Tours The Palace State Rooms are open to the public for two months each
- 8. Castles of England
- 9. Edinburgh Castle dominating the City, dating from the 12th Century. Stunning views are to be had
- 10. Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island Northumberland reachable along a
- 11. Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe The dramatic architecture of the Old Town , alleyways, imposing
- 12. Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe
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Not for a while yet freshly
legend I write final essay
Not for a while yet freshly legend I write final essay
London
Dr Johnson some 300 years ago said "that anyone that tires of London is tired of life"- this is still so true today. Centuries of history mix with the culture and hustle and bustle of a thriving city. Still one of the World's financial capitals.
Landmarks and tourist attractions such as the Tower, nearby Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Great Dome of St Pauls Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace, not forgetting the spectacular London Eye.
The West End. Theatreland. Art Galleries and Museums. The Tate. Lots to see and do.
One of the most famous Squares in the World - With
One of the most famous Squares in the World - With
Named after the Naval Battle of 1805, Trafalgar Square was completed by the mid 1840's. Nelsons Column is surrounded by 4 bronze lions, on granite plinths , unveiled in 1868, sculpted by Sir Edwin Landseer, and cast by Marocchetti. At the time Landseer was better known for his animal paintings. Fountains and statues , including one of Charles I on horseback, dating from the 17th century adorn the Square. Yet more sculptures in the form of bronze relief's can be found at the base of the Column depicting scenes from four of Admiral Nelson's Battles.
On the North side of the Square is the National Gallery, housing masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Rebens. Alongside is the National Portrait Gallery.
On the west side is Canada House, while in the North East corner is the Church of St Martins in the Fields. Cafe in the Crypt, off the Square , beyond Admiralty Arch are The Mall itself leading to Buckingham Palace. On the other side of The Square are The Strand and the start of London's Theatre land. At Christmas a Norway Spruce tree, the gift of the people of Oslo, stands in The Square. Whilst at New Years Eve a crowd numbered in hundreds of thousands see in the New Year.
Trafalgare Square
'The Official Principal Residence of the British Monarch', in other
'The Official Principal Residence of the British Monarch', in other
Buckingham Palace facts and history. Originally a country house built for the Duke of Buckingham. In 1825 George V1 commissioned John Nash to remodel the existing house into a palace where he could then hold Court and conduct official business. In 1837 only three weeks after her Accession Queen Victoria took up residence, adding a new wing in 1840. In 1913 the East Facade was remodeled to what you see today. One of the most famous buildings in the World.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Tours
The Palace State Rooms are open to the public
Buckingham Palace Tours
The Palace State Rooms are open to the public
Particularly popular with visitors is the Changing the Guard Ceremony. Held daily at 11.30 am in summer, and on alternate days in winter. Leaving their barracks at 11.00 am sharp, the new guard as they are known, march to the Palace. taking over from the old guard, all to the accompaniment of a military band. Nearby is St James Park, a nice place for a relaxing lakeside walk.
Castles of England
Castles of England
Edinburgh Castle dominating the City, dating from the 12th Century. Stunning
Edinburgh Castle dominating the City, dating from the 12th Century. Stunning
The Royal Mile. Leading down from the Castle Esplanade is Castlehill and the start of the Royal Mile. Tourist Attractions such as the Camera Obscura, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre and souvenir shops by the dozen. Contining down the Royal Mile you reach Parliament Square and the High Kirk of St Giles , and the City Chambers, temporary home of the Scottish Parliament. Before reaching Canongate and eventually the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with its beautiful park.
Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island
Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island
Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island
Lindisfarne Castle and Priory Holy Island
Bamburgh Castle
Dominating the skyline above the delighful village of Bamburgh, visible for many miles along the Coast. Probably the most imposing castle in England. Restored by Lord Armstrong in the 1890's at the then astronomical cost of one million pounds. From the ramparts on a clear day are fine views across to the Farne Islands, along the Coast to Lindisfarne, and if you are lucky as far as the Cheviot Hills.
Alnwick Castle and Garden
No visit to Northumberland is complete without seeing Alnwick Castle In mid-summer English roses of the garden a delight. The Grand Cascade. See how the Duchess of Northumberland's dream to transform a derelict 12 acre walled garden into the most magnificent garden created anywhere in Europe in the last 100 years. Explore the town, see the Bondgate, wander the cobbled streets.
Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe
The dramatic architecture of the Old
Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe
The dramatic architecture of the Old
Greyfriars Bobby The small bronze statue of Greyfriars Bobby can be found in Candlemakers Row, immediately adjacent to Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye terrier who, upon the death of his master John Gray in 1858, stood guard over his Masters Grave for over 14 years. The loyalty of the little dog attracted such deep public sentiment, both then (and to this day) that a bronze statue was sculpted .
The Edinburgh Festival and the Fringe Is in fact several festivals, the International Festival, the Military Tattoo, held on the Castle Esplanade, and the Fringe Festival, as well as Jazz and Film Festivals too. Attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the City every September.
New Years Eve Edinburgh Hogmanay from a torchlit procession a few days before, to a Candlelit Concert in St Giles Cathedral , to a ticket only Princes Street party, to a Ceilidh in the Gardens, to a dazzling firework display and kissing strangers on the stroke of midnight the City is the place to be. Numbers are now limited to 100,000. Severe gales have lead to the cancellation of past events, but given a mild weather forecast this year is sure to be a sell out, both for tickets, and hotel rooms so book early.
Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe
Edinburg-The Old Town and the Fringe