Icons of England

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I read the audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed these tiny essays although there were many ‘celebrities’ I had never heard of! All readers were good except the elderly male voice which, for me, certainly grated when reading famous authors whose voices I know well, including Raymond Blanc, Melvyn Bragg and Simon Hoggart.

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Chatsworth also boasts extensive gardens, and one of the highlights is the 1 st Duke’s Baroque Garden, which includes the Cascade water feature and Cascade House, and the Neoclassical Flora’s Temple. Landmarks in England MapSince then the focus has been on its amusement arcades and funfair, which is located at the seaward end of the Pier. It’s a great place to enjoy the classic British seaside experience. 45. Windermere Lake

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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." a b "St. George– England's Patron Saint". Britannia.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017 . Retrieved 1 February 2009. UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016 . Retrieved 2 September 2016. The Tudor rose, which takes its name from the Tudor dynasty, was adopted as a national emblem of England around the time of the Wars of the Roses as a symbol of peace. [21] It is a syncretic symbol in that it merged the white rose of the Yorkists and the red rose of the Lancastrians — cadet branches of the Plantagenets — who went to war over control of the royal house. It is also known as the Rose of England. [22]A great book for dipping into and reading on the loo! The variety of 'icons' lauded in this book is amazing, taking in all kinds of gems; it's a fascinating read about the English countryside past and present. There's definitely something here, as they say, for everyone! Canterbury Cathedral, 70 miles south-east of London, is one of the most important historical places in England, and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion . 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. The vast sculpture – 20 metres high and 54 metres wide – is the work of sculptor Antony Gormley, who is also responsible for Another Place, a series of 100 cast-iron figures on the beach at Crosby, near Liverpool. It’s the venue of royal coronations, some royal weddings and state funerals, and id the burial place of many English monarchs and great figures from British life.

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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. 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. Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: British naval commander". Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved 2 September 2016.Rolls-Royce Limited motor cars (1906–1973) and the Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet ornament: the original English company established a reputation worldwide for superior engineering quality and all-round elegance, earning widespread recognition for producing the "best car in the world". [33]

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Briggs, Geoffrey (1971). Civic and Corporate Heraldry: A Dictionary of Impersonal Arms of England, Wales and N. Ireland. London: Heraldry Today. ISBN 0-900455-21-7. 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. Coventry Cathedral is one of the most fascinating English landmarks, and one of the greatest British buildings of the 20 th century. David Angel is a Welsh historian, photographer and writer, with over 30 years experience exploring Europe. St Paul’s is another of the top few most famous London landmarks, the symbol of London’s rebirth after the 1666 Great Fireand alsothe city’s spirit of resilience asitsurvived the London Blitz.Salisbury Cathedral is the subject of several paintings by English artist John Constable, and some of these views, from countryside around the city, have hardly changed in 200 years. 34. Hadrian’s Wall It is the only building in the country without royal or religious affiliation to be designated a Palace. It was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s Prime Minister during the Second World War, and is currently owned by the 12 th Duke of Marlborough. 49. Radcliffe Camera, Oxford A childhood remembrance of living in Tew village during 50s in the Oxfordshire. The picture is very beautiful. No wonder it once been voted as the most beautiful village in England. I decided to re-enter to my to-buy-list, a pictorial book on Cotswolds village.