England-Vacations-Travel:

The North of England - Part 7

York:

The City of York is one of England s most popular tourist destinations and one

of the most well preserved ancient cities in Europe. Its medieval walls from the

13th and 14th Centuries are still mostly intact; a highlight of any trip here is

the one-hour circuit of these walls. The walls have four gigantic gates known as

bars. The narrow streets are known as gates, the even narrower alleys are known

as snickets or snickleways. Today all over northern England many people refer to

an urban alley as a snicket.

York s history goes back to Roman times when it was a garrison called Eboracum.

In turn it then was a Saxon (known as Eoforwic), Danish (Jorvik from which the

name York was derived) and Norman settlement, a fashionable Georgian resort on a

par with Bath and then in Victorian times a booming railway centre. It is also

home to the Rowntrees Company another of Britain s famous chocolate and

confectionery manufacturers. Like Cadbury s in Birmingham, the original founders

were Quaker and were pioneers in providing good working conditions and other

benefits to their employees.

England-Vacations-Travel:

Welcome to Wales - Part 13

Snowdonia National Park

Mount Snowdon Photo courtesy of Dave Newbould While Wales is home to three

national parks - Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Snowdonia is one of the most popular

destinations in the country. Mount Snowdon, in northwest Wales, is the

centerpiece of the park and also the tallest mountain in Wales and England

towering over the countryside at 1085 metres (nearly 3,560 feet). The mountain

is an impressive sight in both scenery and proportion. The park itself was

established in 1951 and is one of the largest National Parks in Britain, second

only to England's Lake District.

Much more than a National Park, Snowdonia is a worthwhile area for several

reasons. The park plays host to dozens of recreational opportunities: walking,

hiking, climbing, pony trekking, whitewater rafting and many others. The view

from the summit of Mount Snowdon, whether it is reached by riding the Snowdon

Mountain Railway or by climbing, is spectacular. The mountain overlooks the

landscape of flowing rivers and small mountain villages. Approximately 500,000

people reach the summit each year.

England-Vacations-Travel:

The Tower of London - Crown Jewels - Part 3

Some of the items to look for during your visit include:

The Cullinan I diamond, also known as the First Star of Africa, is the largest

top-quality cut diamond in the world. It weighs slightly more than 530 carats

and is mounted on the Sceptre. (The Cullinan I was one of nine large diamonds

and 96 small brilliants cut over a period of eight months from the Cullinan

diamond, which weighed 3,106 carats uncut.)

The Cullinan II, the world's second-largest top-quality cut diamond, weighs 317

carats and is on the front of the Imperial State Crown.

The Koh-I-Noor ("Mountain of Light") diamond, weighs 105.6 carats and is mounted

on the Queen Mother's Crown. Many legends are associated with the diamond, which

was surrendered by the Maharajah of Lahore to the Queen of England when the

British Empire annexed the Punjab in 1849.

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England-Vacations-Travel:

The Tower of London - Part 5

Sites and sights The easiest way to get your bearings (along with an

understanding of the Tower and its history) is to join a Yeoman Warder tour,

which is guaranteed to be both informative and entertaining. After that, you can

wander about the Tower's grounds on your own, allowing time for such attractions

as:

The White Tower, which dates back to the time of William the Conqueror and is

the oldest of the Tower's buildings. An ancient chapel is on the ground floor;

head upstairs to see displays from the Royal Armouries and special exhibitions.

The Medieval Palace, which includes St. Thomas's Tower, the Wakefield Tower, and

the Lanthorn Tower. The reconstructed interiors will give you a sense of what

the palace was like in the 13th and 14th Centuries.

Traitors' Gate, the Tower's water entrance from the 13th

through the 18th Centuries. Many prisoners arrived here by boat from the Thames.

Tower Green and the Scaffold Site (see photo at top of page), where seven famous

prisoners--including three Queens of England--were executed by axe or sword. The

Chapel Royal of St. Peter et Vincula, which faces Tower Green, has Sunday

services that are open to the public.

Bloody Tower, a former gatehouse that has been occupied by such famous prisoners

as the Little Princes (Edward IV's sons) and Sir Walter Raleigh. The latter's

apartment is furnished as it might have appeared during his 13-year stay.

Beauchamp Tower, where you'll find prisoners' inscriptions and

displays of archaeological discoveries at the Tower of London.

England-Vacations-Travel:

The North of England - Part 14

Chester is famous for The Rows, several streets consisting mostly of two-tiered

lines of shops and offices connected by pedestrian walkways. Certain of the rows

feature attractive black and white timbered buildings with a definite Tudor

appearance. Some guidebooks even list them as such, and though the origins of

the Rows probably date back prior to medieval times, in fact the actual Tudor

buildings are clever Victorian reproductions. Nevertheless these buildings

certainly have enhanced the attractiveness of the city.

The Walls of Chester were first constructed around the year A.D. 70. This was to

keep the Welsh (Chester is still very close to the border with Wales) out of the

Roman fortress.

Shortly thereafter the walls were reconstructed out of local

sandstone. Over the years their position has been altered slightly, but since

shortly after the English civil war of the 1600s, when they were rebuilt as a

sort of promenade, they have been a major attraction in the city. A great

introduction to Chester is to take a leisurely stroll along the two-mile (3.2

km) Clock Tower in York circumference of the walls. Among the highlights along

the path of the walls is the lovely Victorian Eastgate Clock. It is also

possible to see the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre.

England-Vacations-Travel:

Welcome to Wales - Part 13

Snowdonia National Park

Mount Snowdon Photo courtesy of Dave Newbould While Wales is home to three

national parks - Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Snowdonia is one of the most popular

destinations in the country. Mount Snowdon, in northwest Wales, is the

centerpiece of the park and also the tallest mountain in Wales and England

towering over the countryside at 1085 metres (nearly 3,560 feet). The mountain

is an impressive sight in both scenery and proportion. The park itself was

established in 1951 and is one of the largest National Parks in Britain, second

only to England's Lake District.

Much more than a National Park, Snowdonia is a worthwhile area for several

reasons. The park plays host to dozens of recreational opportunities: walking,

hiking, climbing, pony trekking, whitewater rafting and many others. The view

from the summit of Mount Snowdon, whether it is reached by riding the Snowdon

Mountain Railway or by climbing, is spectacular. The mountain overlooks the

landscape of flowing rivers and small mountain villages. Approximately 500,000

people reach the summit each year.

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England-Vacations-Travel:

London - Part 17

Shopping:

London is also renowned as a Mecca for shoppers. The best shopping can be found

in Knightsbridge and on Bond Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford

Street. London's department stores are legendary and include such temples of

shopping as Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. For toys the place to go is

Hamley's, and for food Fortnum and Mason.

The most famous store by far though is Harrods. Its simple green and gold bags

are now a familiar sight the world over. While Harrods has branched out and can

be found in airport concourses throughout the world, nothing can prepare a

neophyte for a visit to the actual Knightsbridge store. Harrods has always

prided itself on being able to obtain absolutely anything for its cherished

customers. It is also more than willing to accommodate window shoppers - though

it would be hard for a visitor to come away without making at least one small

purchase, even if its just to obtain a bag as a souvenir.

England-Vacations-Travel:

London - Part 7

Orientation and Transportation

Planning is essential for any visitor to London, while free time should be

allowed to wander the streets and districts of London. Although itinerary should

be thought out and information on transportation and admissions to a particular

site obtained in advance.

The geographical divisions of London can be confusing,

and the vast size of London and Greater London very intimidating to the

uninitiated. This should not deter visitors though; by studying a map finding

where you want to go should be relatively simple.

The River Thames splits the

city in two. Most (but certainly not all) of the well known major attractions

are located north of the river, and most of these are confined to a fairly

central area.

The city is also divided into compass points, this can get very

confusing, it is always better to pinpoint a proposed destination on a map

before going there. If you do get lost, Londoners are more than willing to offer

directions, and are quite used to being asked. Unless a person is very familiar

with the streets of London, driving a vehicle within Central London should not

be considered.

Traffic congestion is legendary, and the one-way street system

confuses even the most seasoned London driver.

England-Vacations-Travel:

Welcome to Wales - Part 13

Snowdonia National Park

Mount Snowdon Photo courtesy of Dave Newbould While Wales is home to three

national parks - Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Snowdonia is one of the most popular

destinations in the country. Mount Snowdon, in northwest Wales, is the

centerpiece of the park and also the tallest mountain in Wales and England

towering over the countryside at 1085 metres (nearly 3,560 feet). The mountain

is an impressive sight in both scenery and proportion. The park itself was

established in 1951 and is one of the largest National Parks in Britain, second

only to England's Lake District.

Much more than a National Park, Snowdonia is a worthwhile area for several

reasons. The park plays host to dozens of recreational opportunities: walking,

hiking, climbing, pony trekking, whitewater rafting and many others. The view

from the summit of Mount Snowdon, whether it is reached by riding the Snowdon

Mountain Railway or by climbing, is spectacular. The mountain overlooks the

landscape of flowing rivers and small mountain villages. Approximately 500,000

people reach the summit each year.

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England-Vacations-Travel:

London - Part 22

English Tea:

Depending on the establishment serving it, the 'full English' can very often be

well cooked and most enjoyable. You can usually opt out of the more

controversial menu items such as baked beans (in the morning?) blood sausage or

offal.

However trying to opt out of one of these items in a less flexible eatery

may be difficult as the breakfasts are often plated en masse. Unfortunately in

many places serving a 'full English' the bacon will be fatty and contain large

pieces of white gristle, the canned baked beans tasteless, cold and runny.

The

eggs are likely to be hard and rubbery and covered in congealed fat (forget

ordering them sunny side up, over easy or basted, you will just receive strange

looks from the server), and the tomato consisting mostly of grease, skin and

seeds. The coffee may represent dishwater and the tea dark and strong enough to

stand a spoon in. Be warned, use prudence in your choice of establishment. The

price you pay or the class of establishment has little bearing. It is entirely

possible to receive a disgusting 'Full English' in a 'fine' hotel, while the

superlative version may be served in a lorry (truck) drivers' caf . The best

advice is to peek at other guests' meals before committing.

England-Vacations-Travel:

Welcome to Wales - Part 13

Snowdonia National Park

Mount Snowdon Photo courtesy of Dave Newbould While Wales is home to three

national parks - Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park and

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Snowdonia is one of the most popular

destinations in the country. Mount Snowdon, in northwest Wales, is the

centerpiece of the park and also the tallest mountain in Wales and England

towering over the countryside at 1085 metres (nearly 3,560 feet). The mountain

is an impressive sight in both scenery and proportion. The park itself was

established in 1951 and is one of the largest National Parks in Britain, second

only to England's Lake District.

Much more than a National Park, Snowdonia is a worthwhile area for several

reasons. The park plays host to dozens of recreational opportunities: walking,

hiking, climbing, pony trekking, whitewater rafting and many others. The view

from the summit of Mount Snowdon, whether it is reached by riding the Snowdon

Mountain Railway or by climbing, is spectacular. The mountain overlooks the

landscape of flowing rivers and small mountain villages. Approximately 500,000

people reach the summit each year.

England-Vacations-Travel:

London - Part 7

Orientation and Transportation

Planning is essential for any visitor to London, while free time should be

allowed to wander the streets and districts of London. Although itinerary should

be thought out and information on transportation and admissions to a particular

site obtained in advance.

The geographical divisions of London can be confusing,

and the vast size of London and Greater London very intimidating to the

uninitiated. This should not deter visitors though; by studying a map finding

where you want to go should be relatively simple.

The River Thames splits the

city in two. Most (but certainly not all) of the well known major attractions

are located north of the river, and most of these are confined to a fairly

central area.

The city is also divided into compass points, this can get very

confusing, it is always better to pinpoint a proposed destination on a map

before going there. If you do get lost, Londoners are more than willing to offer

directions, and are quite used to being asked. Unless a person is very familiar

with the streets of London, driving a vehicle within Central London should not

be considered.

Traffic congestion is legendary, and the one-way street system

confuses even the most seasoned London driver.

"
 
 

 
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