Avebury is a gorgeous English country village surrounded by two ancient (possibly 5,000 years-old) stone circles and a ceremonial avenue of stones leading towards the intriguing mound ofSilburyHill to the south. The coastline’s name isn’t entirely accurate, as it was formed over the entire Mesozoic era – comprising the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods – between 250 and 65 million years ago, and the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs. Norwich Cathedral is the main landmark of East Anglia and one of the most magnificent cathedrals of England. Much of it dates from Norman times (11 th and 12 th centuries) including the arches of its unusually long nave and the tower section of the spire, the second highest in England at 315 feet.

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Salisbury Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England, set in the Cathedral Close, one of the most beautiful streets in the country as well. In England, the House of Lancaster and the House of York both have roses as their national emblems, the Tudor Rose and the White Rose respectively. From 1455-1485, when the Civil War broke out, it became famous as the ‘War of the Roses’ since it was between the two houses. Later, the houses were unified when Henry VII became the King who married Elizabeth of York. He placed the white rose from the House of York in the red rose of the House of Lancaster and thus, the Tudor Rose (now known as the ‘Flower of England’) was created. Gloucester is afairly workadaycity but for its wondrous Cathedral, built over 500 years and spanning Romanesque, Gothic and Perpendicular styles. York Minster was founded in the 7 thcentury AD and has grown to become one of the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe. It’s only surpassed in size by Cologne Cathedral in Germany, which was completed in the late 19 thcentury.John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722) commanded the largest allied armies during the Spanish War of Succession (1701–1714). He "fought ten campaigns on the [European] Continent and never lost a battle, never even failed to take a fortress to which he had laid siege". [29]

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It’s considerably higher than its counterparts across the river Thames in the City of London, and offers a great 72 nd floor viewpoint over the whole of London, the Thames estuary and more on a clear day. The viewpoint has become a very popular tourist attraction. 21. AveburyStone Circles One of the two stone circles at the village of Avebury in Wiltshire The area around the Somerset town of Glastonbury is full of legends and myths,from there being a secret entrance to a fairy kingdom to Joseph of Arimathea taking the young boy Jesus in search of tin. It is also said to be the Isle of Avalon, to which legendary British King Arthur retreated after his final battle. It is a formidable sight, especially with its grand west front and twin towers and the central tower behind. Most of it was built in the Early English Gothic style, with its characteristic pointed arches. This also included the unusual ‘crazy’ vaulting and the rose windows in the transepts, two of the finest in England. 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.

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Fish and chips has been a recognisable cultural and culinary symbol of England since the mid-19th century. [8] A strong contender for the unofficial title of England's national dish, it remains hugely popular as an affordable and nutritious takeaway meal. a b Boutell 1859, p.373: "The three golden lions upon a ground of red have certainly continued to be the royal and national arms of England."Thomas Tallis (1505–1585): English Renaissance composer and considered one of England's greatest composers UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016 . Retrieved 2 September 2016. 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. 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.

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Here’s my guide to 50 famous landmarks in England. There is such a wealth of great landmarks in England with so much history, heritage and natural beauty crammed into a relatively small country. The State Rooms of the Royal Palace are also open to visitors ten weeks a year, and there are plans to open the Gardens at the rear of the Palace in the near future as well. Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is a list of the national symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the Crown Dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols. FIFA.com. "Member Association - Northern Ireland - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019.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 Wells Cathedral in Somerset is one of the most famous landmarks of England and one of its greatest medieval churches. It’s surrounded by the most complete Cathedral precincts in the country, including the fortified Bishops’ Palace and the Vicar’s Close, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.