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Christian IV’s magnificent Renaissance Castle was built in the beginning of the 17th century. Surrounded by a large Baroque garden and a beautiful scenic park it is now known as The Museum of National History.
Frederiksborg castle was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV and is the largest Renaissance palace in Scandinavia. The palace is located on three small islands in the middle of Palace Lake.
Blandford Forum Dorset is now one of the best preserved Georgian market towns in England. The majority of the buildings in the town centre date back from the period 1735-1760
The city of Hereford has a superb 11th century Cathedral and is home to Mappa Mundi world maps dating from the 13th century
Broadway a village of honey coloured stone, lies at the bottom of a steep escarpment. The street through Broadway was an ancient Ridgeway and the main road from Worcestershire to London. It remains a wide street or ‘broad way’ hence the name.
The village grew up as a stage coach shop and at the centre of Broadway is The Lygon Arms, a traditional inn, rich in history and charm. The Lygon Arms and other inns were there to supply fresh horses for coaches for the long steep haul up the hill.
The hotel stands on a hill offering breathtaking views of Prague. One of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. Many famous Prague attractions border the river of this enchantinng city which has over 4000 monuments.
The Tudor village of Henley-in Arden is sited on the river Alne and is surrounded by beautiful undulating countryside. The long winding main street is classified as a conservation area with over 150 buildings.
Many of these well-preserved oak buildings date back from the 15th century, including the Blue Bell Inn and the Guildhall.
St Nicholas Church Dates from the 12th century and is close to the motte and earthworks remains of the Norman castle. Beaudesert Castle stands on a high ridge overlooking Henley-on-Arden, Warwickshire
Divided by the River Severn, Bridgnorth is in fact two towns; the Low Town nestles on the banks of the river while the High Town is perched on a 200 foot cliff on the opposite bank.
Peace now reigns in this historic town which was once at the heart of border hostilities between the English and the Welsh. The low town was once a thriving port while the High Town held the castle, churches and many fine 16th and 17th mansions.
It is estimated that during the period from 1830 to 1930 over nine million people sailed from the great port of Liverpool to begin a new life.
Canning Dock was then the largest emigration port in the world. Most of the people were travelling to North America, Australia and New Zealand – the ‘New World’ to find a better life, many were successful others were less fortunate.
Canning Docks was abandoned in the early 1970’s due to the rising cost of dredging. Today redevelopment has restored the Docks to provide access to the Canning Graving Docks, part of the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Blackburn has a long history stretching back to Roman times. Its establishment as a textile centre goes back to the 13th century when prosperity was based on wool. By the 17th century cotton was the dominant industry.
Today the town is better known as the home to Blackburn Rovers football team.
Birmingham was first given the right to hold a market in 1166. From that date market traders have gathered in the shadow of the Parish church of St. Martins in what became known as the Bull Ring
From 1809 the Bull Ring was to be made more distinctive by the first statue of Lord Nelson to be put up in Britain.
By the 1830’s a magnificent market hall overlooked the barrow boys and market traders.
Situated on the rocky peninsular this majestic sight juts proudly out into Tremadog Bay.
Construction on Criccieth castle began in the early 13th century today its romantic ruins is a landmark historic site.
Because of Criccieth strategic location its history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England. The castle is still dominated by the twin-towered gatehouse built by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (‘the Great’).
Over 17 million tourists visit every year to see the trams, promenade, the three piers, the illuminations and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Abingdon Street Blackpool has developed from a barren wasteland on the north-west coast of England to be one of Europe’s most famous resorts; in 1881 the foundations were laid for Blackpool Tower which stands 518ft high.
