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The Radcliffe Camera is a famous domed circular building in Oxford University that houses the Radcliffe Science Library. Morris dancers: Why David Cameron is right to support innocent English folklore". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 September 2016. The original Elizabethan House was replaced by the English Baroque House we see today, and substantial parts of it were complete by the end of the 17 th century. Only a small number of rooms out of over 300 are open to the public, but these include the magnificent Painted Hall and State Rooms. Churchill - Winston Churchill (1874-1965), born at Blenheim Palace, was Britain's Prime Minister in World War II. The adjective Churchillian defines his best attributes: determined, focused, strong and uncompromising. A statue of the great wartime leader stands in Westminster.

It has become one of the most iconic buildings in the University. Built in the Palladian style, it’s best seen from the Tower of the neighbouring University Church, which has some of the best views of Oxford. 50. Chatsworth HouseThe national flag of England, known as St George's Cross, has been England's national flag since the 13th century. Originally the flag was used by the maritime state the Republic of Genoa. The English monarch paid a tribute to the Doge of Genoa from 1190 onwards, so that English ships could fly the flag as a means of protection when entering the Mediterranean. A red cross acted as a symbol for many Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries. It became associated with Saint George, along with countries and cities, which claimed him as their patron saint and used his cross as a banner. [1] Since 1606, the St George's Cross has formed part of the design of the Union Flag, a Pan-British flag designed by King James I. [2]

The fine Georgian city of Bath was founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans , who built the town of Aquae Sulis around the natural springs they found there.Why must we continue to believe the grass is greener where the skies are relentlessly blue” (280) – Gavin Pretor-Pinney. This Gothic masterpiece had its finishing touches, including the west front towers, added in the 18 thcentury. It is crammed with British history and visiting Westminster Abbey– especially if you happen to be visiting on a relatively quiet winter weekday – is one of the most rewarding things to do in London. 9. Windsor Castle Windsor Castle and Great Park Even if you have not much interest in the essays, it's worth having a look at this book** for the pictures alone. For truly, they are glorious. The pictures could get all but the most determined city boys and girls interested in protecting our countryside. Who would not want to look after such beautiful places? Titanic - Built in Belfast in Northern Ireland, the ship hit an iceberg in the Atlantic and sunk in 1912. The doomed vessel inspired a hit movie and a legend. a b "St. George– England's Patron Saint". Britannia.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017 . Retrieved 1 February 2009.

The Royal Banner of England [3] (also known as the Banner of the Royal Arms, [4] the Banner of the King) is the English banner of arms; it features the Royal Arms of England. This Royal Banner differs from England's national flag, St George's Cross, in that it does not represent any particular area or land, but rather symbolises the sovereignty vested in the rulers thereof. [5] Whisky - Scotch whisky is Scotland's most famous export. A visit to Scotland should include a trip to one of its renown distilleries such as Talisker on the Isle of Skye for a wee dram. One of the finest natural landmarks of England, this winding limestone gorge in the western county of Somerset is the highest in England, its cliffs rising 450 feet.

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Pillar Box - the distinctive red pillar box, like the telephone box, is an icon of Britain's streets. The very first pillar box was erected in Carlisle in 1859 and over the following years the initial design changed from green to its now distinctive red, a colour which has been adopted by many other countries including Japan, India, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Italy and Argentina. The Tube - London's underground system is the oldest in the world. The tube map and station logo (the roundel) are the most recognizable transport symbols in the world, bar none. 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.