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Charles Dickens (1812–1870): generally considered the greatest English novelist of the Victorian era, his numerous works include: A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, and Oliver Twist. As this tour can be taken at any time pricing will vary dependent on departure day, date of travel, selected accommodations etc. There is such a wealth of great landmarks in England with so much history, heritage and natural beauty crammed into a relatively small country. In this article, we’re going to take a look at some official symbols of each of these countries, starting with the national flag of Great Britain which represents the entire UK.

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As well as being the area’s best-known landmark, it is also home to the Tower Ballroom, much beloved among ballroom dancing aficionados, and a Circus and dungeon. Avebury is a gorgeous English country village surrounded by two ancient (possibly 5,000 years-old) stone circles and a ceremonial avenue of stones leading towards the intriguing mound ofSilburyHill to the south. One of the most iconic Scottish symbols is the thistle, which is seen almost everywhere adorning banknotes, whiskey glasses, broadswords and is even found on the tombstone of Mary Queen of Scots.The United Kingdom is a sovereign state consisting of the island of Great Britain (England, Scotlandand Wales) and Northern Ireland.

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Legend has it that any man who was the first to place his hand on the soil of Ulster would have rights to claim the land and as a result, thousands of warriors began rushing to be the first to do so.It is also one of the oldest cathedrals in England, with much of the building dating from the late 11 th and early 12th centuries. This Romanesque masterpiece was built to house the relics of two saints from the North East of England – St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede. Scottish trait includes symbols to represent Scottish and Celtic/Gaelic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. Arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon, explore this picturesque, medieval town of Tudor timberwork buildings, open greens and boats bobbing on the river Avon. Abraham Darby refined the technique of smelting iron ore with coke in a blast furnace to produce pig iron in the early 1700s, but died young, aged 39, in 1717.

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Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, with personal anecdotes and refreshingly original choices of icons representing what the English countryside really means to them. Many authors described their childhood experiences as a way of introducing their icon but not all were engaging enough to successfully carry the reader along with them. It’s considerably higher than its counterparts across the river Thames in the City of London, and offers a great 72 nd floor viewpoint over the whole of London, the Thames estuary and more on a clear day. What it lacks in what I assume is gorgeous photography in the other is (almost) made up for by exquisite little black and white prints at the beginning of each piece. The variety of 'icons' lauded in this book is amazing, taking in all kinds of gems; it's a fascinating read about the English countryside past and present.Some of the most best places to visit on the Jurassic Coast include the iconic Durdle Door natural rock arch, nearby Lulworth Cove and the chalk cliffs and pinnacles of Old Harry Rocks near Swanage to the east. One of the great icons of London, it’s home to the Beefeaters, or Yeomen Warders, ceremonial palace guards and tour guides. Perhaps visit the Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Trafalgar Square or Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms exhibition.

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After his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, he was enshrined in popular myth and iconography. It was designed by master engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who dies five years before its 1864 opening. From 1455-1485, when the Civil War broke out, it became famous as the ‘War of the Roses’ since it was between the two houses. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is a widely consumed part of English cuisine, and is symbolic of England. First published as a lavishly illustrated hardback, this new paperback edition has double the number of new contributions from many well-known figures, including a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, an introduction by Bill Bryson, and pieces by Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey, Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more.Arriving at London Heathrow or Gatwick Airports, collect your vehicle and head out in to the English countryside. It involves rhythmic stepping and choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins.