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The Most Impressive Attractions in England.

Monday, August 29th, 2011


England castles are some of the most famous in world as well as major tourist attractions. Castles have been an important part of life in England since the early days of the Norman conquerors, and have served as defensive strongholds, homes, and historic sites throughout the years. While some tourists come to see the castles England features as the primary focus of their Europe vacation, other travelers hope to visit the castles England has as part of a larger trip. No matter what your particular focus, castles in England are one of the most impressive attractions in England.

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited stronghold in the world as well as the largest castle to be found in England. Windsor castle is a favorite residence of the current royal family, and has served the purposes of the monarchy since the days of William the Conqueror. Tours of the castle are available daily.

Woburn Abbey has a Wild Animal Kingdom with one of the most extensive collections of animals in all of England. Woburn Abbey was also one of the castles of England loved by Queen Victoria, and tours of the castle will include a view of her former bedroom.

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The Kingdom of England

Friday, August 26th, 2011


England is synonymous with Britain or the United Kingdom, which, however, is incorrect and it touches on Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The name England comes from “Land of England” referring to England, the west German tribe who settled on the island in the fifth century and which came from the peninsula Jutland (today Germany and Denmark). With them sat two other West Germanic tribes: Jutes (from Jutland Peninsula) and Saxons (from north-western Germany today). The name of England in the Cornish language is Pow Sowse, which means “Land of Saxons”.

English-French border is halfway along the tunnel. Much of England is hilly, mountainous in the north in general with not to high mountains, Pennine Mountains separating eastern from west. Other hilly areas in the north and Midlands are the Lake County (The Lake District), the North York Moors (North York Marshes) and the Peak District. The approximate line of demarcation between the terrains is often indicated by the Tees-Exe line. South of this line are large areas of flat land, including East England and the Fens, hilly areas including the Cotswolds, the Chilterns and the North and South Downs.

England has a temperate climate with much rain during the year, although the seasons are very different in temperature. However, temperatures rarely drop below -5 degrees C or rise above 30 degrees C. The wind blows predominantly from the southwest bringing a mild and wet weather from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the driest in the east and warmest in the south, which is closest to the European mainland. Snow may fall in winter and early spring. England played an important role in advancing Western architecture. It is the cradle of the most notable medieval castles and forts in the world, including Warwick Castle, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle (Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and inhabited the longest time). England is known for its numerous grand country houses, medieval churches and cathedrals and later as York Minster.

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