England has a rich background and heritage, which includes famous landmarks and monuments that goes far back as pre-historic times, and which is pretty much a part of their culture, even today. Some of these sites include cathedrals, palaces, castles, museums, rich countryside and large and well-manicured gardens and rivers. Some of most visited landmarks and monuments are: Westminster Abbey - This is the famous Gothic church founded in 960, in London. This 700-years old building is a 13th century design that was begun by Henry III. England's famous monarchs,…

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. He was born in 1874 and died on January 24, 1965. Other than being a great leader, especially in war times, Sir Winston Churchill was also a writer, army officer, historian and artist. He was awarded the Noble Prize in Literature in 1953 and became the first person who received the honorary citizen of the United States of America. Many have written a range of books on Sir…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) governs the sport of cricket. It enforces the rules and regulations of cricket and takes the necessary action when any member country or cricketer breaches those rules and regulations. The ICC members fall into three categories. Those are full members, associate members and affiliate members. The governing bodies of the ICC recognize cricket playing countries entered into the full member category. The associated members come from the ICC recognized cricket playing country's governing bodies but who do not qualify as full members. The associated members…

Chichester is one of the most historic cities in England. Its history dates back to Roman times. West Sussex in South East England is immensely enriched by Chichester, which is its only city. Being a rural town, it provides many remarkable and significant locations for its visitors. Sightseeing, nature parks, outdoor activities, shopping, boat tours and water sports are only some of the things to do in Chichester. When sightseeing in Chichester, no one should forget to visit the Novium. Architect Keith Williams designed this magnificent museum in 2012, covering…

There are over hundreds of walks in Cheshire for locals and visitors to enjoy alike. It is a familiar scene to see many families and individuals walking along these scenic paths in the mornings and evenings. There are many tour organisers who will guide those who visit the city for the first time to walk along these picturesque tracks of Cheshire and the surrounding towns. Energetic youth can walk along long rustic distances while feeble and less enthusiastic people can take walks along even paths and indulge in enjoyable activities…

One of the main countries where fashion designers as well as those who love to follow new fashion trends look for inspiration is England. For centuries, England has provided new fashion trends for the world and even more at present. Among the royal families in the world, the British Royal Family more often takes the lead in England Fashion. The late Princess Diana inspired millions of ladies to follow her fashion that appeared in international magazines during her time. The trend in fashion design inspired by the British Royal Family…

The accomplishments of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes created by British physician and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle continues to inspire millions of people from teenagers to supra octogenarians even to date. The unmatched skills of Sherlock Holmes include his ability to solve crimes and mysteries even sitting in his office thinking logically of the case in hand. He is also astute in disguise and forensic science. The residence of Sherlock Holmes was on Baker Street, in London. Today, the Sherlock Holmes Museum on No 221B Baker Street is attracting…

Everyone has a sporting streak and, as a result, enjoy watching sports on television or, even attend the actual games, to catch the thrills and spills. Here is a look at a few of the much-anticipated sporting events the world has seen. The Masters (United States) - One of the most talked about Golf Tournaments in the World. The first Masters held in 1934 was initially called 'Augusta National Invitation Tournament,' and unlike other sports championships and events of this type, the Masters remain immersed in tradition and consistency. It…

Many important events and celebrations are marked musically by featuring the respective national anthem of the country. Be it the World cup of a particular sport, a Wedding of a VIP or a nation's Independence day, all these kick-off by initially playing the national anthem. It's the 'done thing', all over the world and is widely accepted tradition. Here is a brief selection of some of the national anthem's of each country and the history behind it. France (La Marseillaise) - This anthem was written during the time of the…

England is home to many of the world's largest and most famous festivals. The first carnival in London held on 30 January 1959 at St Pancras Town Hall became a tradition for many communities in London and were said to attract at least a million people from all over the world. In London, the Notting Hill Carnival is very popular. The carnival is held each year on the weekend of the August Bank holiday and is considered one of the largest street parties. There are individuals of all ages, sizes…

Many of Dicken’s novels based on the river Thames have often portrayed dark, stinking sludge and the scenes of many murders and crimes. Even today, it's very much a landmark for many locals as well as tourists among other man-made structures in England. The River Thames has been a famous trade route and provided a livelihood for many early Londoners. Here are some interesting facts about the river Thames: The second largest river in England and runs for 216 Miles, which is about 346 km. The river's name may have…

Afternoon tea in England is a traditional affair that owes its ancestry to a young woman called Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 1800s. Anna lived at a time when two meals were the norm, an early breakfast, and an evening dinner. However, heeding to her hunger pangs, she scheduled a time for tea and a snack each afternoon in her bedroom, where it all started. Today, many hotels around the world and in England offer permutations of this century -old tradition. Below are some of England's…