How Anglo-French Relations Influence the British History states that England and France engaged in war in 1337 which lasted 100 years and finally brought defeat to the British. Even before the hundred-year-war, the French-Norman invaded England taking over the latter in 1066. Altogether, there were five major wars between the two countries. These wars paved the way for France to influence the British in numerous ways. Therefore, the Anglo-French relations changed and shaped the language, religions, beliefs, customs and manners of the British. Seven Years of Anglo-French War Britain declared…

The Bristol Channel falls into the North Atlantic Ocean by running between South Wales and separating it from Devon and Somerset. It covers over 300 miles of coastal areas before hiding in the ocean. The Channel got its name by taking into account the nearby city of ‘Bristol’. The area of Bristol Channel recognised as a heritage site, includes coastal sectors such as Lundy Island, Point Peninsula, South Pembrokeshire, Caldey Island, Gower Peninsula, Hartland, Exmoor, and Bideford Bay. In the past, up until the Tudor era, Bristol Channel was called…

The city of London has contributed to the UK as well as to the entire world in numerous ways for centuries. It is one of the leading cities of commerce, technology, literature, and health amongst others. Going by the past and present achievements of the City of London, one can expect its future splashed with many surprises and advancements for humankind. Against this backdrop, London will see the first phase of the Zero Carbon Policy taking place, from October 1, 2016, and its mayor will soon receive the plan to…

England is a small-scale wine producer when compared to the wine production of other countries. However, wine connoisseurs consider that English wines are of high quality as the wines that come from the top wine producing countries. Southern English lands are ideal for wine production in regions such as Kent and Sussex. Recently the climate in these areas proved suitable for wine growing thus evoking much hope of stable revenue among wine producers in England. English Vineyards Altogether, England has over 450 vineyards and of these, the Denbies Vineyard, in…

Many scarecrow festivals take place in the UK. In 1990, people in Urchfont a rural village in the UK started a scarecrow festival and today it has become a major regional fun event. Originally, the people in Derbyshire introduced the concept of this festival, and they celebrated it for the first time in Wiltshire. In Urchfont, this festival takes place in May on their bank holiday. Furthermore, the month of September sees a similar festival taking place in Belbroughton in North Worcestershire. There, the people first held this festival in…

Ireland more often receives varied weather patterns. But the weather is steady in the summer during the period between May and July. The temperature during this period changes between 64 and 68°F. The day gets lengthy during the month of July and August. The Sun does its round even till 11 pm. Although Ireland recommends every season for travelling in the country, many regard summer is the best season for tourists. Large groups of foreign and local tourists gather in parks, in cafes, inns and restaurants during the summer to…

You feel that summer in England never ends when you see long queues of people at airports and seaports. Local travellers mix with them too, increasing their numbers to thousands at every holiday destination in the country. Almost every hotel in the city and suburbs arrange guided tours to any holiday destination and attractions in the country for Summer travel. Therefore, tourists don't feel like being in their homes during the summer season in England. Ireland Summer Travel by Rail Travelling by train may be the easiest and most convenient…

For over 1000 years the Windsor Castle is Home to the British Royal Family. It is the world's oldest and largest castle that is still inhabited by royalty. Located in Berkshire, of the United Kingdom, the castle was initially a Saxon palace, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Originally built in wood which took him sixteen years to complete, and King Henry I replaced its walls with stone. Over the centuries, the reigning British monarchs from King Henry I - King George VI, including the present reigning Monarch Queen…

Wimbledon lies in close proximity to London. First played on the grounds off Worple Road, Wimbledon, is where the first Tennis tournament consequently took its name. First held on the 9th of July, 1877, and since then it has caught the attention of millions of sports fans. It is an annual event with the tournament starting at the end of June, and ending in the first two weeks of July. With the competitors meeting at the All England Club, a Wimbledon Tennis Tournament takes two weeks to complete. The Tournament…

Many travel from country to country looking for knowledge, ambience, and entertainment and for other business and personal reasons. All of them want as much to enjoy the beaches that a country offers for summer season. Almost all of them reckon that Irish beaches get easily counted as top class beaches in the world. Bettystown beach The stunning beach of Ireland, Bettystown, lies in the Meath County in Ireland. The nearest town to the beach is Drogheda. Many tourists visit Bettystown beaches to swim, walk and engage in other fun-filled…

History tells the colourful festival, Whitstable oyster, first enthralled the English in the 11th century. Started as a holy festival, it now has become one of the major festivals that millions of tourists apart from the natives in England participate annually, covering a period of a week in June. Whitstable has been a fishing port and fisher folks in this city started the ceremony as a gesture of honour towards the invisible power that helped them to have an adequate harvest every day throughout the year and also for safeguarding…

The capital of the Wexford County in Ireland is the Wexford Town. The coastal area of south and east of Wexford belongs to the Wexford town. Along the M11 main route from the capital of Ireland, Dublin, one can reach the Wexford city. Dublin also provides a train service to the town. Approximately, 25,000 people live in Wexford. Many in the city are businesspersons who run pubs, inns and hotels for tourists. The southern region of the harbour of Wexford where the River Slaney’s Estuary lies is closely connected to…