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division of opinion, with most saying English" ( Watson, Sheila (November 2006). " 'England expects': Nelson as a symbol of local and national identity within the Norfolk Nelson Museum". Museum and Society. 4 (3): 129–151. ISSN 1479-8360. ). Weather - the ultimate conversation filler in the UK. British weather changes all the time so there's lots to talk about. Hampton Court Palace is one of the most famous tourist attractions to visit as a day trip from London. 18. Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral’s central tower warmed by the sunset glow Land Rover - another classic British car now owned by India's Tata Motors. Land Rover is the epitome of off-road, four-wheel drive style. Mini Cooper on a British Street M Kilts & Tartan - skirts for men and the patterns that represent the clans of the Scottish Highlands are two Scottish icons along with its whisky that help define the nation and its people, especially in the eyes of foreign visitors.

The general idea of celebrities contributed by penning their favorites' to the worthy cause of CPRE was very noble indeed. Combined that with Bill Bryson presidency of CPRE (At the time book published. He wrote the introduction), a worldwide renowned bestselling travel author, a former English Heritage commissioner. That's brilliant.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 Tea - Britons drink on average 1.78 cups of tea (cuppas) per day. This works out at around 36 billion a year. Rolls Royce - the ultimate status symbol on wheels. Britain's most famous luxury car began life in Manchester the brainchild of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. The car is now produced at the Goodwood Circuit in West Sussex. Along with Bentley, which it once owned, Rolls Royce is one of the most recognised brand of cars in the world. The only town directly on the lake is Bowness-on-Windermere, which is one of the stops for the Windermere steamer. This runs from Lakeside railway station to the south of the lake to Waterhead Bay in the north. 46. Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon

The University of Cambridge is one of the most famous places in England, and King’s College Chapel easily its best-known landmark. It’s unfortunate that Bill Bryson didn’t write Icons, he just edited this anthology, since his own introduction - with a light-hearted swipe at seaside piers - promises way more than the following 94 mini-essays can deliver.Ingle, Sean (18 July 2002). "Why do England have three lions on their shirts?". The Guardian. UK . Retrieved 15 September 2010. After being besieged during the English Civil War in 1642, the Castle no longer had a military purpose, and was turned into a vast country mansion under the new owners, the Grevilles. Its spire is the tallest in England, at 404 feet (123 metres), and it has been home to nesting peregrine falcons since 2013. You can also take the Tower Tour, which culminates in a view up the inside of the spire. A friend of ours has a superb view of the Cathedral, on the hill above the city, from 20 miles away in North Wales – even from there it’s a mightily impressive sight. It should be one of the most famous landmarks of England, and hopefully it’ll gain greater recognition in the years ahead. 23. Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge at night

Cotswolds - for many foreign visitors to the UK, the Cotswolds are what they imagined the country to be - rural landscapes with historic towns, stone-built villages, plus stately homes and gardens. It’s estimated to be around 5,000 years old, and built with great sophistication, so that the sun rises behind the Heel Stone and into the main circle on the summer solstice, June 21 st. After reading just bits from the book via Google Books and searching for a while, I was able to obtain a copy of Icons of England (as it is out of print). Icons of England is a collection of short vignettes about the English countryside. Big Ben is a symbol of the grandness of British achievement". Travel Guard . Retrieved 6 September 2016.

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Since 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 The solid Norman nave is the oldest part of the church, and the 14 thcentury Great East Window the most fascinating, with a rare close-up view of this masterpiece. One of the finest natural landmarks of England, this winding limestone gorge in the western county of Somerset is the highest in England, its cliffs rising 450 feet. Bowler hats - not seen too much these days, bowlers were first created by hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler in London in 1849. They are part of the attire of the "City Gent" along with a tightly rolled umbrella. The original Elizabethan House was replaced by the English Baroque House we see today, and substantial parts of it were complete by the end of the 17 th century. Only a small number of rooms out of over 300 are open to the public, but these include the magnificent Painted Hall and State Rooms.

One of the most enjoyable things to do in Cheddar Gorge is to climb it and soak up the views from the clifftops – you can climb both sides. The White Cliffs of Dover held particular emotional resonance during the Second World War. The forces hurriedly evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940 saw them as a symbol of safety and refuge, and Dame Vera Lynn’s famous wartime song ‘(There’ll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover’ made them – and their significance – known to the whole country. Shakespeare - William Shakespeare is Britain's most famous dramatist. Possibly the most famous Briton, ever. Little though is known about the man himself. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, visitors can visit his house - Shakespeare's Birthplace - which is now a museum dedicated to his life and works. He's buried in Holy Trinity Church. Visitors on the Shakespeare trail should also see the Globe Theatre in London, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the White Cliffs of Dover, the dramatic setting for the climax of King Lear. a b "St. George– England's Patron Saint". Britannia.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017 . Retrieved 1 February 2009.One of the best time to visit the Roman Baths is late on a winter afternoon, when fire burns from torches around the edge of the Great Bath, with steam rising from the warm water. The view from above is amazing, with the splendour of Bath Abbey rising behind the ancient scene. 27. Malvern Hills