UK
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... | |
Nottingham
History and legend are never far away on Nottingham’s bustling streets. Nottingham Castle possesses a turbulent past; once a magnificent medieval castle fit for Kings and Queens, it’s now an elegant 17th century mansion housing a superb museum and art gallery. Discover the secret history of the city by exploring the labyrinth of man-made sandstone ... ...more... | Belfast
Unless you approach Belfast from the sea you cannot help but come upon the city suddenly because of its fine setting: a 'Hibernian Rio' as one writer has called it, ringed by high hills, sea lough and river valley.
A village in the 17th century, this robust northern metropolis of nearly half a million people - a third of Northern Ireland's popu ... ...more... |