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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 […] The post St Michael’s Mount appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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 […] The post Cornwall: What To See & Do appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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 […] The post Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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 […] The post Britain’s Most Unusual Castles appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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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, […] The post Major Walter Clopton Wingfield | Inventor Of Lawn Tennis appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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; […] The post Wimbledon Tennis Quiz appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
Wimbledon is not just about tennis—it’s a vibrant neighbourhood with a thriving social and cultural scene. The suburb is in West London, one of several leafy suburbs such as Kingston, Richmond popular with middle class families who commute to jobs in London. It’s therefore a comfortably off sort of place which, due to its proximity […] The post Explore Wimbledon, London | More Than Just The Tennis appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
The Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Championship is one of main sporting and social events of the English Summer. For two weeks in July the finest players on the planet battle it out at the All England club in a leafy West London suburb in what most would say was the premier tennis event in […]| EnglandExplore
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English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
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English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
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(Originally posted on our sister site: British-Castles.com) Harlech Castle looks out from an imposing rocky bluff, with the sheer peaks of Snowdonia as its backdrop. Located in North Wales, Harlech Castle has been awarded World Heritage Site status along with Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy Castle. Local legends place the site of Harlech Castle as the […]| EnglandExplore
(Originally published on our sister site British-Castles.com) Conwy Castle in North Wales is one of the best preserved medieval castles in the UK. Read on to learn about this splendid castle. Where Is Conwy Castle? Conwy Castle is in North Wales, near the town of, well, Conwy. The castle is built on a rock promontory. […]| EnglandExplore
Time Resting on the River Seiont banks in northwestern Wales, Caernarfon Castle more than earns its reputation as a crowning achievement of Middle Ages architecture. Taking its name from the once-sleepy fishing hamlet of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, the castle now stands as a grounding structure in the World Heritage Site, which also includes Beaumaris, Harlech and Conwy […]| EnglandExplore
Wales is renowned for its magnificent castles. While Edward I’s grand castles like Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech are well- known symbols of conquest by the English, Wales also boasts a collection of native Welsh castles built by its own princes. These fortifications reflect a distinct architectural style, with rugged stonework and strategic placements that now […]| EnglandExplore
No single name is more closely associated with fine pottery than that of Josiah Wedgwood. Born in 1730 in Burslem, Staffordshire into a modest family of potters, Wedgwood would go on to revolutionise both the art and commerce of ceramics. His innovations in materials, manufacturing and marketing elevated Staffordshire earthenware to the drawing-rooms of Europe’s […]| EnglandExplore
How much do you know about events in April in the UK? Take our quiz to find out (scroll down after questions for answers). Scroll down for answers Answers:| EnglandExplore
Few figures in British politics wielded power for as long, or have had the same impact, as Robert Walpole, the man widely regarded as Britain’s first Prime Minister. Though the title was unofficial during his long career, Walpole’s dominance in government from 1721 to 1742 created the blueprint for the modern premiership. His leadership brought […]| EnglandExplore
The English countryside is beautiful at any time of year, from summer’s sunshine and autumn’s dramatic colours, to the frosty winter whiteout. But there’s something about springtime that really sets the pulse racing. As the daffodils and bluebells emerge and the new year comes to life, England offers some of the most glorious rural destinations. […]| EnglandExplore
Like all of the world’s great metropolises, London is made up of dozens of districts and ‘villages’ that merged over the centuries to become the huge city we know today. But each area has retained its own identity and, as you head just a few stops on the Underground to West London, you’ll find the […]| EnglandExplore
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, often called the ”Apostle to the English”, and not to be confused with St.Augustine the theologian, is a pivotal figure in the Christian history of England. As the first Archbishop of Canterbury and a missionary sent by Pope Gregory the Great, his efforts in the late 6th and early 7th centuries […]| EnglandExplore
Here’s the recipe for perfect pancakes, mixing the traditional ingredients – milk, flour and sugar – with a couple of modern flourishes (backing powder and vanilla extract). We’ve also included some variations if you want to further enliven your Pancake Day experience. Ingredients 3 large eggs3/4 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup white sugar1/4 […]| EnglandExplore
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day is it is more commonly known now, has a long history. The 40 days before Easter Sunday, the period of Lent, was marked by abstaining from many common foods such as fats, eggs, flour and milk (this mirrored the 40 days of John the Baptist’s desert fast in the bible). […]| EnglandExplore
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, a British veterinary surgeon and author whose tales of life as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales have entertained readers worldwide for decades. Born on 3 October 1916 in Sunderland, Wight’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s best-loved authors began with his graduation from […]| EnglandExplore
