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A journey across the UK. England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland are further divided into counties. How to get to Great Britain. DOVER. Closest point to France White cliffs of Dover – first sight if coming by ferry; chalk Dover castle – the key to England. Canterbury. Canterbury cathedral
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England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland are further divided into counties
DOVER • Closest point to France • White cliffs of Dover – first sight if coming by ferry; chalk • Dover castle – the key to England
Canterbury cathedral Seat of the Archbishop – head of the Church of England Thomas Beckett murdered here Geoffery Chaucer –Canterbury Tales Canterbury
Cambridge • The name – a bridge over the river Cam • The university is made up of 31 colleges; • The most important building – King’s College Chapel • Punts – small flat-bottomed boats, poled along • Famous scientists – Newton, Darwin, ..Stephen Hawking
One of the official residences of the British monarch Largest inhabited castle in the world Dating back to the times of William the Conqueror 1992 – a fire destroyed big part of the castle Successful restoration – five years, not paid from taxes Windsor castle
Stradford-upon-Avon • The second most visited town in England. • Birthplace of W. Shakespeare • The house were he was born; his grave; the school he went to • Half-timbered medieval houses • Royal Shakespeare Theatre,the Swan theatre
Stonehenge – reasons for existence • The world's best-known megalithic site. • Situated in Salisbury plain • June 21 - summer solstice festival • Theories: Druids – place for worshipping • Religious site – sacrifices • Astronomical observatory
Lake District • One of 5 national parks – certain restrictions, but popular for water sports • Lake poets – W. Wordsworth, S.T. Coleridge, celebrated the beauty of nature • Other writers – P.B. Shelley, W. Scott – and artists;
Edinburgh • On the UNESCO World Heritage list • Annual festival in August – collection of several festivals • (Fringe Festival, film festival, Edinburg Military Tatoo)
Giant Causeway • 40,000 basalt columns, descending into the sea; They form a staircase; Formed by lava; Legend about a giant