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England: our favourite things, by well-known names led by Bill Bryson, Michael Palin and Eric Clapton. There are many local fêtes in spring and summer. These are outdoor events, usually organised by a volunteer committee, possibly the local church, which feature bunting, ribbons, and marquees with various attractions, and serve food such as tea and cake. [51] Abraham Darby refined the technique of smelting iron ore with coke in a blast furnace to produce pig iron in the early 1700s, but died young, aged 39, in 1717. His work was continued by his son, Abraham Darby II and grandson Abraham Darby III, exploiting the area’s coal, limestone and iron ore. The latter was responsible for the Iron Bridge – the world’s first cast-iron bridge – which was completed in 1781. 17. Hampton CourtPalace The second Baroque Palace at Hampton Court added by William III and Mary Its great dome still dominates the western end of the City ofLondon, andprovides an outstanding viewpoint to survey the ever-changing cityscape. Don’t miss the interior, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, with its lavish golden arches and sculpture the high point of English Baroque.

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William Byrd (c.1539/40 or 1543 - 1623), so-called "father of English music"; A. L. Rowse says Byrd was to music "what Shakespeare was to the theatre". [35] A friend of ours has a superb view of the Cathedral, on the hill above the city, from 20 miles away in North Wales – even from there it’s a mightily impressive sight. It should be one of the most famous landmarks of England, and hopefully it’ll gain greater recognition in the years ahead. 23. Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge at night 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. Apparently it was originally a coffee-table book, where I guess the text is something you only glance at uncritically while swooning over the luscious photography. The pictures, needless to say, are absent from this edition, (though I’m not sure what possible image could have accompanied the piece about discovering that country folk are more friendly than Londoners.) 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.The Cathedral itself has a stunning west front, an open -air gallery of outstanding medieval statuary and inside, a striking scissor-arch supporting the central tower. A collection of short stories about different places, things and people that mean something to someone who is patriotically British. In its completion the book isn’t incredibly interesting, though some of the personal stories are cute and provide insight into casual British life and thinking. Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". Some use of "" in your query was not closed by a matching "". See also [ edit ]

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Chatsworth is one of the finest stately homes in England, and has been owned by the same family, the Cavendishes, since 1549. It has been the seat of the Dukes of Devonshire since then, and is situated on the River Derwent, close to the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.Stonehenge is one of the most iconic landmarks in England, and possibly the most famous prehistoric stone circle in the world. Sauer, Elizabeth (23 June 2014). Milton, Toleration, and Nationhood. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107041943– via Google Books. Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: British naval commander". Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved 2 September 2016. The University of Cambridge is one of the most famous places in England, and King’s College Chapel easily its best-known landmark.

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Coventry Cathedral is one of the most fascinating English landmarks, and one of the greatest British buildings of the 20 th century. A boy pushes his bread-laden bike up the improbably steep cobbled street to the tune of Dvorak’s New World Symphony. The ad agency and director couldn’t find a suitable Yorkshire location, and went with Gold Hill, in Shaftesbury, over 200 miles to the south. It’s British viewers’ favourite TV advert of all time. This awesome suspension bridge is the finest of Bristol landmarks, a stunning work of engineering carrying the B3129 road 101 metres (331 feet) above the river Avon. UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 April 2009 . Retrieved 2 September 2016.It owes its status to the mission of St Augustine, who came to Kent in 597 to attempt to convert Saxon kingEthelbert, andset up his headquarters and the first Archbishopric there. The Beatles: arguably the most significant musical and cultural force of the twentieth century [38] [39] Thousands welcome summer solstice at Stonehenge". BBC News. 21 June 2023 . Retrieved 26 August 2023.