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- London’s Royal Parks | Hyde Park, Regent’s Park & More
Our guide to London’s eight Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park & Greenwich Park - Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales
Here’s our pick of the best 20 British Castles, in no particular order… 1. Leeds Castle Leeds Castle is one of England’s most picturesque historic sites, set on two islands within a lake and surrounded by extensive parkland. Originally built as a Norman stronghold in the 12th century, it later became a royal residence and… Read more: Best 20 British Castles | The Finest In England, Scotland & Wales - Cornwall Gallery
- St Michael’s Mount
St Michael’s Mount is a small tidal island located in Cornwall, sitting about 500 meters off the coast near the town of Marazion. The island is best known for its old castle, gardens, and legends. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. Getting to the Island The way you get… Read more: St Michael’s Mount - Cornwall: What To See & Do
Cornwall has been attracting visitors for centuries, due to its fine climate (for England), plentiful beaches and pretty fishing villages. It’s a place of smugglers coves, surfy beaches and fine seafood. Here, then, are ten places to sample the best that Cornwall has to offer: Porthcurno Beach Porthcurno Beach is a piece of paradise with… Read more: Cornwall: What To See & Do - Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England
Castle Drogo, located in Devon, UK, was built by Julius Drewe, a wealthy businessman and founder of the Home and Colonial Stores. It was designed by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and constructed between 1911 and 1930. Itis notable for being the last castle built in England, blending traditional medieval styles with modern elements… Read more: Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England - Britain’s Most Unusual Castles
Most of have an idea of what a castle should look like. stone walls, a keep, turrets, a moat perhaps. And it should be several hundred years old. Well there are some structures in Britain that are deemed castles which don’t really conform to this traditional view. And some of these are the focus of… Read more: Britain’s Most Unusual Castles - Gallery: Wimbledon, London
- Major Walter Clopton Wingfield | Inventor Of Lawn Tennis
Our regular feature ‘Great Figures From British History’ has profiled many people you’ve probably heard of: Shakespeare, Isombard Kingdom Brunel and Charles Darwin for example. Well this month we’ve chosen someone almost cetainly unknown to you – but we think that should change. Major Walter Clopton Wingfield was not only a wonderful character but also,… Read more: Major Walter Clopton Wingfield | Inventor Of Lawn Tennis - Wimbledon Tennis Quiz
How many of the following 20 questions about the Wimbledon tennis tournament can you get right (answers below). Scroll down for answers Quiz Answers: 1.1877; 2. Church Road, Wimbledon, London; 3.It is the third Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar year; 4.Grass; 5.Roger Federer (8 titles); 6. The Venus Rosewater Dish; 7. Andy Murray;… Read more: Wimbledon Tennis Quiz