England
‘Old England’ as it was once known has developed at a rapid rate since the Victorian times which characterised its reputation throughout the world. England’s towns and cities are as diverse as its people; from the mountainous uplands of the north to the buzzing metropolis of the capital London in the south. Each county and region is vastly different, unique with its own pieces of history and customs. Governed by its past, England is forward moving and forward thinking nation with enough to see and do to satisfy any visitors curiosity.
CAPITALLondon
POPULATION 51, 446, 000
AREA 130, 395km
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English
BEST TIME TO VISIT May to August for the long summer evenings.
TOP THINGS TO SEE…
- The large array of landmarks in London.
- Neolithic monument Stonehenge.
- The beautiful and thriving countryside in the North Yorkshire Moors.
- King’s College at the University of Cambridge, the oldest school in the English speaking world.
- Rolling hills and sunlight bouncing off the water in the Lake District.
TOP THINGS TO DO…
- Spend a day watching a traditional sport such as football at Wembley Stadium, cricket at Lord’s or tennis at Wimbledon.
- Walk along the shore of one of the country’s finest costal resorts such as Devon, Cornwall or Lowestoft.
- Browse for souvenirs and a bargain in one of the country’s many historic markets.
- Relax in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake District National Park.
READ
For a touch of classic literature pick up a copy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or read about Arthur Conan Doyle’s quintessentially English detective Sherlock Holmes.
LISTEN
Enjoy the peninsula’s past (Proms music with an orchestral feel) or the present (Brit-pop sensations Oasis, Blur or Suede).
WATCH
The ‘Carry On’ films featuring Kenneth Williams illustrate England’s formerly conservative nature whilst ‘This is England’ starring Thomas Turgoose and Joe Gilgun demonstrates the rougher edges of the country’s society in the 1980’s.
EAT
Traditional fish ‘n’ chips served piping hot during a walk down the coastline followed by a freshly baked slice of apple pie.
DRINK
A traditional cup of English tea served with a spoonful of sugar and a biscuit or a pint of Bitter from a local brewery.
IN A WORD
“Sorry” An example of English politeness that can me “Excuse me” or “Pardon.”
TRADEMARKS
Rain, accents, hiking, beer, fish and chips, Sunday roasts, tea, curry, manners, patient queuing, varied countryside, The Queen, Buckingham Palace, Conservativeness, Bulldogs, St George’s Flag, Hoodies, Association Football, Britpop.
RANDOM FACT
The Theatre Royal Bristol has been continuously showing a production of the musical ‘Cats’ each year since 1766.
CAPITALLondon
POPULATION 51, 446, 000
AREA 130, 395km
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English
BEST TIME TO VISIT May to August for the long summer evenings.
TOP THINGS TO SEE…
- The large array of landmarks in London.
- Neolithic monument Stonehenge.
- The beautiful and thriving countryside in the North Yorkshire Moors.
- King’s College at the University of Cambridge, the oldest school in the English speaking world.
- Rolling hills and sunlight bouncing off the water in the Lake District.
TOP THINGS TO DO…
- Spend a day watching a traditional sport such as football at Wembley Stadium, cricket at Lord’s or tennis at Wimbledon.
- Walk along the shore of one of the country’s finest costal resorts such as Devon, Cornwall or Lowestoft.
- Browse for souvenirs and a bargain in one of the country’s many historic markets.
- Relax in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake District National Park.
READ
For a touch of classic literature pick up a copy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or read about Arthur Conan Doyle’s quintessentially English detective Sherlock Holmes.
LISTEN
Enjoy the peninsula’s past (Proms music with an orchestral feel) or the present (Brit-pop sensations Oasis, Blur or Suede).
WATCH
The ‘Carry On’ films featuring Kenneth Williams illustrate England’s formerly conservative nature whilst ‘This is England’ starring Thomas Turgoose and Joe Gilgun demonstrates the rougher edges of the country’s society in the 1980’s.
EAT
Traditional fish ‘n’ chips served piping hot during a walk down the coastline followed by a freshly baked slice of apple pie.
DRINK
A traditional cup of English tea served with a spoonful of sugar and a biscuit or a pint of Bitter from a local brewery.
IN A WORD
“Sorry” An example of English politeness that can me “Excuse me” or “Pardon.”
TRADEMARKS
Rain, accents, hiking, beer, fish and chips, Sunday roasts, tea, curry, manners, patient queuing, varied countryside, The Queen, Buckingham Palace, Conservativeness, Bulldogs, St George’s Flag, Hoodies, Association Football, Britpop.
RANDOM FACT
The Theatre Royal Bristol has been continuously showing a production of the musical ‘Cats’ each year since 1766.