Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has been practically untouched by a human presence. Its isolated location provides the ideal context for studying the dynamics of insular evolution and natural selection. It is particularly notable for the 10 plants and four land birds [...]
New Lanark is a small 18th- century village set in a sublime Scottish landscape where the philanthropist and Utopian idealist Robert Owen moulded a model industrial community in the early 19th century. The imposing cotton mill buildings, the spacious and well-designed workers' housing, and the dignified educational institute and school [...]
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye (commonly the London Eye, or Millennium Wheel, formerly the British Airways London Eye) is a giant 135-metre tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital. From 20 January 2011, it will be officially known as the EDF Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship [...]
Many people mistakenly believe our island is part of the Caribbean. In fact, rest hundreds of miles north of the Bahamas in an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the Atlantic. A mere 1046KM / 650MI east of North Carolina, flights from New York and other eastern US cities reach shores in less than two hours.
Time zone is Atlantic Time, or one hour [...]
The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, is the grandest and best known survivor of the architectural genre of banqueting house, and the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall. The building is important in the history of English architecture as the first building to be completed in the neo-classical style which was to transform [...]
Apsley House, is one of the capital’s finest Georgian buildings and a fascinating family attraction. Located at the southeast of Hyde Park Corner, Robert Adam’s brick design for Apsley House was built 1771-78 as the home of Baron Apsley, Earl of Bathurst.
The history of Wellington’s tenure at Apsley House is related in [...]
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and it's the official residence of her majesty the Queen. Built over 900 years ago the castle's floor covers a massive 480,000 square feet.
The castle is surrounded by some beautiful gardens and the picturesque English countryside. St George's Chapel, inside [...]
Hampton Court Palace is the former home of the flamboyant King Henry VIII, he extended and developed this grand palace after acquiring it in the 1520's. Its many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. Set in 60 acres of formal gardens, which include the famous maze and Great Vine, this [...]
The Jewel Tower dates back over 700 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’. One of only two buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the tower [...]
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the seat of the Bishop of London. The present building dates from the 17th century and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It is generally reckoned to be London's fifth St Paul's Cathedral, all having been built on the [...]
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is used for a wide range of events and activities throughout the year, including rallies and demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots, and promotional and performance based events.
Trafalgar Square offers a wide array of things to see and do in every season too - from imperial [...]
Big Ben is one of the most must to visit places in London.
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Every Year UK government spends a lot for fireworks to celebrate the beginning of New Year. In this post you'll find 2008 and 2009 year beginning firework shows. In the end of this article you'll find amazing video about [...]
