First held on March 29, 1981, the London Marathon has since been a major tourist attraction in London. Today the event takes place as a part of the global major marathons. Now, Virgin Money – an independent financial service available in the UK, Australia, and South Africa sponsors the Marathon in London. On April 2016, the world witnessed the globally acknowledged marathon taking place in London. The London Marathon and its History The history of the marathon highlights that Chris Brasher, the former Olympic champion athlete and journalist, and John…

France may dominate world cuisine, but an English chef's culinary skills are just as impressive. A taste of English cuisine is a journey through Britain's vast history, discovering culture and tradition with every bite. For anyone with an incurable sweet tooth, the next English desserts are an absolute must-have. English Arctic roll The English Arctic roll introduced in the 1950s by Czech immigrant 'Ernest Velden'. It is a thick log like block of vanilla ice cream with a layer of sponge cake wrapped around it. A thin layer of raspberry…

Sir Thomas Lucy built Charlecote Park house in 1558 where Queen Elizabeth II stayed in one of its rooms now called the Drawing Room. The Lucy family owned the land for the legendary construction since 1247. Successive family members had improved the park in many ways and during 1823, George Hammond Lucy, an eminent member of the Lucy family, and the High Sheriff of Warwickshire at the time owned it. William Shakespeare legend The sprawling 185 acres of Charlecote Park extending towards the River Avon, had once been the hunting…

In an age of rapid technological development, the internet aims to create a global village, surpassing limitations of geographical distance in many sectors, ranging from communication to business and even health facilities. On the whole, the internet has now become a ubiquitous, omnipotent entity which dominates human life, and the United Kingdom is no exception to this development. The 'Internet Access - Households and Individuals' report for 2015, released by the 'British Office for National Statistics' states that 78% of adults that is to say 39.3 million people in the…

The Impressive Warwick Castle history attracts millions of tourists to England each year. Dating back to the 11th century, the castle has since been undergoing many attacks, renovations, and additions. History says that William the Conqueror built the Warwick Castle in 1068 in Warwickshire. Originally, it was a wooden construction close to the River Avon. However, the 100 years’ war provided enough reasons for its owners to rebuild it in stone in the 12th century. Before William built the castle to suit his whims, in 914, Æthelflæd, the eldest daughter…

Carlow and Dublin earlier consisted of County Wicklow, which is a traditional county in Ireland. It became a separate county in 1606 and now controls natives like O’Byrnes. The British army built the Military Road of County Wicklow which runs from Rathfarnham to Aghavannagh thus crossing the mountain ranges where the rebellions conducted had failed in an attempt to gain power in 1798 are still operative. The Irish Army installed many a barrier in County Wicklow, and they carried out army exercises there more often. The largest of these Irish…

The legend of King Arthur includes variously described accounts which historians believe people may have known for centuries. A book written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1136 tells that a king called Uther had ruled Britain in the past and had no male child to bestow his kingdom. However, he was involved in an affair with ‘Ygraine’- the wife of the Duke of Tintagel. This relationship resulted in a full-fledged war between armies of the duke and the king which the King won with the support of the Wizard Merlin…

The Buxton Pavilion Gardens stretch over 23 acres of land located in the centre of the 'Buxton' city in 'Derbyshire'. The park is mostly family oriented, offering relaxing walks, two unique play areas, a mini train ride and various live open-air bands. The natural landscape is full of plant life, ranging from flower plants to bushes to towering trees. Visitors may occasionally catch sight of some native inhabitants of the lands, either perched atop trees or lurking in the bushes. Also found here are various water bodies including streams, a…

With a consumption rate of over two hundred million cups a day, 'Coffee' is at present, the most sought after and popular beverage in the world. The English are traditionally known to favour a soothing cup of tea in the morning. The 2008 edition of 'Mintel Coffee United Kingdom', however, reports otherwise, stating, on a daily basis over seventy million cups of coffee were recorded as being consumed in Great Britain. Furthermore, the 2011 edition reported a staggering £941 million spent on coffee drinking alone. In the year 2012, as…

The patron Saint of Wales, locally known as 'St. Dewi' and referred to in English as 'St. David', established a monastery at 'Pembrokeshire' in Wales. Founded during the late 6th century, St. David served here, until his death in 601AD, as the 'Abbot of Menevia'. The monastery's primary task was to train missionaries to spread Christianity in Ireland. Numerous times in the years following its establishment, the monastery was raided and destroyed by passing invaders and marauders, such as the Vikings. In the 9th century, however, the monastery was recognised…

The ancient people in England discovered the Herm Island when they went searching for food during the period between 8,000 and 10,000 B.C. The ruins of tombs found scattered around the island prove that these people were the first settlers in the area. Their original cemetery is in the northern part of the island known as the Common. The research conducted by Oxford and Cambridge Universities, states the Common had been a location where the funeral rights of these people took place for decades. Herm Island - Saint Tugual In…

Although Ireland provides, at present, some of the best golf courses in the world, the game's origin lie in the 'Kingdom of Fife' in the neighbouring country of Scotland. The game of Golf introduced in 1421, rapidly grew after introducing it to England by 'King Charles I'. It then spread to the Irish lands, and in 1853, the 'Royal Curragh Golf Club' was established. An interesting aspect of golf in Ireland, is that some of the oldest golf courses are still in existence. It is a fascinating experience for golfers…