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The British Museum is one of the most famous buildings in London, housing one of the richest collections of cultural and historical artefacts anywhere in the world. The British Museum underwent something of a rebirth in 2000, with the opening of the Great Court, designed by Norman Foster. It’s a large open space around the central dome, with its glass roof flooding it with light even on the murkiest of days.

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The coastline’s name isn’t entirely accurate, as it was formed over the entire Mesozoic era – comprising the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods – between 250 and 65 million years ago, and the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs. Braisona grāmata, nelasīta man mājās nostāvēja veselus trīs gadus. Tas tā nebūtu noticis, ja vien Braisons būtu tās autors, nevis tikai sastādītājs. Grāmatas ideja ir pavisam jauka, daudzi desmiti, Anglijas rakstnieku, katrs uzrakstījuši īsu stāstiņu, par viņuprāt Anglijas galveno ikonu. Ko tādu, kas varētu iekrist sirdī ne tikai viņiem, bet arī citiem. Un tā pa visiem saprastu, ka būtu labi Anglijas laukus atstāt tādus kādi viņi ir. Did I regret reading this? No. It gave me ideas regarding the off the beaten path to discover England. It would make a good companion for those intended to explore off the trail attractions. I got better glances on rural customs and learned of landmarks I never knew existed (like Hadrian's Wall), through their writings.It’s certainly one of the most striking Baroque buildings in Britain, with a splendid formal garden. It’s one of the best-known landmarks in Britain, and a great family day out. UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 April 2009 . Retrieved 2 September 2016. It’s the venue of royal coronations, some royal weddings and state funerals, and id the burial place of many English monarchs and great figures from British life.

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Tea is symbolic of England. [8] In 2006, a government-sponsored survey confirmed that a cup of tea constituted a national symbol of England. [13] In an alternative view, it may be considered symbolic of Britain rather than England alone for its historical British connection with the British Empire and India, [14] and is not specifically pre- Union of the Crowns or pre- Union of Parliaments. It is also drunk widely and equally in England, Scotland, and Wales. One of the most enjoyable things to do in Cheddar Gorge is to climb it and soak up the views from the clifftops – you can climb both sides. White Cliffs of Dover: Why are they so important to the British?". BBC News . Retrieved 6 September 2016. Morris dancers: Why David Cameron is right to support innocent English folklore". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 6 September 2016.

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One of the finest natural landmarks of England, this winding limestone gorge in the western county of Somerset is the highest in England, its cliffs rising 450 feet. The Roman Baths are a complete Roman bath-house complex, with hot and tepid water baths, a cold-water plunge pool and a heated area called a laconicum. They also contain a wealth of archaeological treasures, including the stone head of the goddess Sulis Minerva. National Emblems of Britain". woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008 . Retrieved 18 April 2008. The formidable central White Tower was completed in 1078, the keep of the whole Castle complex, with outer walls added subsequently. One of the great icons of London, it’s home to the Beefeaters, or Yeomen Warders, ceremonial palace guards and tour guides.