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different tourist regions
THE THAMES
Is most scenic areas.
The village are characterised by built in the local stone
WINDSOR CASTLE - is the largest and oldest Royal residence
OXFORD - is famous for its University and colleges.
is called the city of dreaming spires.
it is an industrial city, for important car production.
ROYAL ASCOT - famous horse racing course and an important social gathering attended. (upper classes) "Ladies Day" is famous for the parade of women wearing most elaborate fancy hats.
EAST ANGLIA
is a flat and mainly agricultural region (fields).
This area was covered by the sea, after it was completely drained.
Colchester was the first capital of Roman Britain.
The ending'-chester' is a reminder of the Roman occupation.
SANDRINGHAM HAUSE - is now the King's country retreat
NORWICH - the most complete medieval city in Britain,
CAMBRIDGE - small town on the river Cam. famous fot its University
THE NORTH
has alwas been less economically developed and poorer.
became the world leader in heavy industries, such as iron and steel.
the decline of heavy industry produced a high level of unemployment and poverty
William Wordsworth and Samuel T. Coleridge - were great English Romantic poets. Called "the lake poets" because spent most of his life in the Lake District
THE NORTHWEST
was famous especially for its cotton industry and coal mines
Liverpool and Manchester are the two major cities. The citis are famous for their football clubs and bacause are the home town of the Beatles.
Liverpool is the second largest port in Britain. there was a decline, and subsequently a renewal of new attractions
The Lake District is a region of lakes and mountains.
Make it one of England's most famous tourist areas.
the highest peak - Scafel Peak
THE NORTHEAST
The Northeast is traditionally a sheep-rearing region and wool. Yorkshire was the centre of the wool industry.
Wensleydale is the best known cheese.
The country is characterized by of moorland and beautiful dales (valleys).
Leeds and Bradford have long been important centres for the wool trade and for textile production.
HADRIAN'S WALL - a stone fortification, of the Emperor to protect Britannia.
NEWCASTLE-UPPON-TYNE - is an important industrial, commercial and cultural city.
YORK - have magnificent church is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. was a Roman town, and an Important medieval town.
DURHAM - is famous for its medieval Cathedral
THE SOUTHEAST
A typical crop grown in Kent is hops, used for beer. It is dried and then converted into holiday homes.
Canterbury's historic centre is dominated by its magnificent 11th century Norman Cathedral, important to Christianity in Britain and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
DOVER - is busiest post
HASTINGS - is an important historical place. where Willian Duke of Normandy wins and conquers Great Britain.
WINCHESTER - was the capital of the Anglo Saxon
BRIGHTON - was the most popular seaside resort and is famous for the Royal Pavilion.
BEACHT HEAD - is the highest point along the Channel coast.
THE SOUTHWEST
BRISTOL - is the largest city in the southwest region and was once an important slave-trading port. Its economy was based on maritime trade.
STONEHENGE - is Britain's most famous ancient site, built for religious or astronomical purposes.
SALISBUTY CATHEDRAL - has the tallest spire in the United Kingdom and houses the oldest working clock.
TINTAGEL CASTE - is famous as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and home of Merlin the Wizard.
ARTHUR and his KNIGHTS of the ROUND TABLE - key elements of British folklore, speak of a hero who fought for a just cause and upheld Christian principles.
A legend says that they are lying asleep
BOURNEMOUTH - the largest town on the south coast, is a popular seaside resort with seven miles of golden beaches and two million tourists a year. It has been transformed by industry and is now the safest and happiest place in Britain.
CORNWALL - is famous for its coastline and picturesque villages.
AGATHA CHRISTIE (1890–1976) is a bestselling author whose thrillers have been translated into over 45 languages. Born in Torquay, she often set her stories in Devon, drawing inspiration from village life and scandal.
THOMAS HARDY (1840–1928) was a prominent novelist and poet, known for works such as Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles, set in Dorset, which he called "Wessex." His novels reflect a pessimism and a vision of human life dominated by doom, which challenged the Victorian morality of his time.
THE MIDLANDS
The Midlands are the "heart of England," a largely flat region important for industry.
It was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and attracted immigrants. After a long decline, it is now experiencing a revitalization.
The Black Country was once famous for its coal mines, and now its canals are popular with hikers and cyclists.
The Cotswolds and the Peak District National Park offer natural beauty and attract tourists.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - is considered the greatest English playwright and poet. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and, at the age of 20, moved to London to write and perform successful plays. His most famous works include comedies, historical dramas, and tragedies, and he died in 1616.
BIRMINGHAM - is the largest city in the Midlands and the second largest in the United Kingdom, known for its industry and the arts.
NOTTINGHAM - famous for its Victorian buildings and ROBIN HOOD, a legendary outlaw, is important for its history.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - is Shakespeare's birthplace, attracting visitors seeking theatrical events.