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... | |
Edinburgh
Edinburgh and the Lothians.
When the Roman "Governor of Britain" Agricola advanced North in AD79 and reached the mouth of the River Esk at what is now Inveresk, he encountered the Celtic tribe of Votadinii.
The Votadinii controled the Forth River valley and based themselves at Dunedin... what is now probably Edinburgh Castle.
There is plenty ... ...more... | Exeter
Exeter Cathedral, without a doubt the jewel in the town's crown is the Norman Cathedral and the surrounding Cathedral Close lined with fine Georgian and Medieval Houses. One of these houses is dated 1596 and in the eighteenth century.
Exeter shopping: Embedded in Medieval , Tudor and Georgian Houses Exeter boasts one of the best shopping centres i ... ...more... |