Northern Ireland formed by the union of six counties of 'Londonderry', 'Armagh', 'Down', 'Fermanagh', 'Tyrone' and 'Antrim'. Antrim falls within the historic 'Ulster' province and is located close to the biggest inland water body in Ireland, 'Lough Neagh'. It also covers a considerable portion of Northern Ireland's capital city; 'Belfast' and records a population density of 203 individuals per square kilometre. Antrim, however, is best known for its diversity, and a large number of tourist attractions found within the area. Some of the most visited sites are listed below. Giant's…

The British War Museum was established in 1917 which comprises of five branches. There are three of them located in London. Also known as Imperial War Museum (IWM) initially, it has recorded civil and military wars during World War I. But, it also holds details and remains of war efforts that the forces of Commonwealth countries carried out from 1914. Now it helps to understand about not only those wars but modern day wars as well and the experiences and chaos that people and forces underwent as a result. The…

Running under the River Thames in London, the Thames Tunnel connects the cities of Rotherhithe and Wapping. Thirty-five feet wide and 20 feet high, the Thames Tunnel extends under the river Thames to a distance of 1,300 feet. Built 75 feet below the surface of the River Thames, it is the first tunnel of that kind constructed in the world. Thomas Cochrane and Marc Isambard Brunel invented new technology in 1825, called the tunnelling shield, and the Thames Tunnel was built using this technology. In 1843, the tunnel was complete.…

Britain can boast of a significant number of billionaires. They include politicians, business tycoons as well as celebrities. Every year, dozens of new personalities enter the list showing the world that the country is at the top level with regards to the making of billionaires. In fact, the country is placed in the third place in the list of billionaires after the United States and China respectively hold the first and second positions. British billionaires - Hinduja Family Perman and Deepchand Hinduja was the first to arrive in England from…

Colloquially referred to as 'Aber', the Aberystwyth town is the main administrative centre of the Western coastal areas of Wales. It is situated close to the meeting point of the two rivers 'Rheidol' and 'Ystwyth' and serves as the primary holiday resort of the area. The Aberystwyth town culturally links 'North Wales' and 'South Wales'. It's location in the midst of three mountains, and two vast beaches attract nature lovers and tourists who prefer a tranquil holiday. Once climbed, these hills present a spectacular view of 'Cardigan Bay'. On a…

Established in 1780 by 'John Jameson', the Irish whisky has topped its way to the world's best, ranked at No.1 amongst the highest selling whiskey brands in the world. It has secured many gold awards owing to its global popularity and is sold in 120 countries worldwide. Quintessentially Irish in taste and texture, the whiskey Jameson is renowned for its smooth blend and balanced style. It embodies a rich, and exquisite taste acquired through the triple distillation method unique to John Jameson & Son. Its original distillery was based in…

The United Kingdom provides fantastic holiday destinations for those who seek memorable vacations away from their native countries. They may travel to the United Kingdom for various reasons, while some may go there for business, education, employment, holidays and so on. A great number of them go there specifically to acquire a long-lasting wildlife experience. The United Kingdom has a significant number of islands home to wildlife that discerning visitors will have no reason to be disappointed if the purpose of their visits is to indulge in adventures in the…

The United Kingdom boasts of hundreds of beautiful waterfalls. Most of the UK waterfalls provide easy access to visitors to view and enjoy their cascading beauty. However, many others do not reveal their beauty that easily, unless one takes a great effort to reach them through forests, labyrinths, and climb over rocks. Eas a' Chual Aluinn The highest of the waterfalls in the UK, Eas a' Chual Aluinn, falls from a height of 200m in Scotland (Assynt, Sutherland, Highland). Visitors have to cross marshy land, of about six miles to…

The Scottish made significant progress in acquiring knowledge in various fields during the 18th century. This awakening is known as Scottish Enlightenment. The country established five universities and a large number of parish schools during this period. Scottish Enlightenment brings Freedom Scotland becomes a part of the United Kingdom in 1707 bringing a significant change to all the politicians and aristocrats to London, but the legal system and its components remained. Since the Scottish law differed from that of England’s, the stakeholders in the field also remained. The Scottish church…

London city did not acquire its name overnight. Throughout the centuries, from one civilisation to another, its name has changed to become what it is now. Prehistoric structures, dating back to 6000 BC are found around the Thames river valley, suggesting human habitation in the area. There isn't enough evidence to confirm whether the area was given a name at all during those times. The original name of London city, therefore, should be traced back to 43 AD, during the Roman occupation of the land. The Roman's called the area…

There are many languages in England. But English is its first language which many other countries also use as their first or second language. The Englishman initially spoke Old English that derived from Anglo-Frisian and Indo-European Germanic language. German people who spoke Old English arrived in England in the fifth century. But in the 11 century when Norman, whose language was Latin, invaded England, the upper class of England started speaking Latin instead of English. Eventually, the Old English became the language of the lower classes in England. The Old,…

Though there are hundreds of castles in England, some of them are the ruins of once majestic palaces belonging to an ancient era. While others that show great splendour even today, they have undergone extensive renovations from time to time over decades. Nevertheless, for those who seek knowledge of history, facts about Castles, England provides what knowledge they need to a great extent. Therefore, not only the academics but also many others visit castles throughout the country seeking knowledge. Facts about Someries Castle Sir John Wenlock had built this manor…