Sightseeing / Attraction in England
England is looking forward into the new century while trying to forget many of the developments of the previous 100 years. That period witnessed the fall of the empire, the loss of the trading base and the nation's inability to adjust to a diminished role in the modern world - from colonial empire to member of the EC. But while the Family may have taken a right Royal battering, many of the other august institutions at the cornerstone of British life have muddled their way through with a stiff upper lip and a strongsense of protocol.
The notion of England as a gentle, fabled land freeze-framed sometime in the 1930s, when community life revolved around the post office, the country pub and the local vicarage. The country is now better known for vibrant cities with great nightlife and attractions, contrasted with green and pleasant countryside and national parks. After five years of Tony Blair's Labour government, 'new' Britain is a country with a fresh and cuddly Royal family and an alternative aristocracy of media stars like Victoria and David Beckham to capture the ire and adoration of the masses. Still, a country that gives a wig-wearing ex-junkie balladeer a knighthood must be doing something right.
The regions of England
The region is currently the highest level of local government in England. The present policy of the UK Government is to increase the power of government at the regional level, as part of the "devolution" that led to elected assemblies in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and part of the concept of regions in the EU. Critics claim that the English regions are largely artificial; and are largely based on those devised by the UK government in the Second World War for coordinating civil defence in England.
Some people in the Northern regions, (North East England, North West England, and Yorkshire and the Humber) have expressed interest in having elected assemblies, and the Labour Government plans to hold referenda there in the near future. Elected assemblies are to be introduced in each region if desired by the population of the region in question.
However, there is also opposition to the introduction of such assemblies. Opponents of regionalism argue that instead of decentralising power from London, the new tier of government will simply take power away from county councils, and that the assemblies will be far weaker than those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
There are nine regions, each with a government office and a few associated institutions, including a Regional Development Agency (RDA), known by different names in different regions, such as ONE North East, Yorkshire Forward, Advantage West Midlands, and EMDA (East Midlands Development Agency). Greater London is a special case because it has an elected mayor and is governed by the London Assembly.
Greater London
Greater London is not only a County full of interesting towns and villages, it is also home to England's capital city, 'London'. Covering such a vast area and encompassing what used to be Middlesex and even parts of Surrey, Greater London has countless places of interest and 'must see' attractions to visit. Starting with The Queen of England's official London residence 'Buckingham Palace', parts of which are open to visitors. 'Kew Gardens' is a popular tourist attraction, a place of such natural beauty covering three hundred acres. The clock tower 'Big Ben' a famous London landmark which stands an amazing 316ft. high. Other fascinating places of interest include: 'Downing Street', home of the British Prime Minister. 'Marble Arch', built in 1828. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Catherdral and one of Londons most recent tourist attractions is the 'London Eye', the world's highest observation wheel.
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South East
South East England is a region of contrasts. Picture yourself soaking up the sun on a secluded beach, strolling through golden downland or enjoying a lively city break in the distinctive and beautiful counties of Kent, East and West Sussex and Surrey. For visitors enjoying history and heritage, there's a feast of interesting places to see. Step back in time to the ages of Chaucer, Kipling and Churchill; discover 1066 Country where the Normans invaded and changed the history of England; or track down the secret coastal history of smugglers and pirates.
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South West
South West England is one of the regions of England. It is in the south-west of the United Kingdom, and covers the area known as the West Country and much of the historical area of Wessex, although omitting Hampshire. Although referendums are planned on whether elected assemblies should be set up in some of the regions, there is none planned in the South West. It was originally divided into just Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Since then, Avon has been abolished, and many districts have seceeded from their original county.
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West Midlands
The West Midlands is a geographical term describing the western half of central England, known as the Midlands. The Midlands represent the manufacturing heartland of England. As the old shire borders became less relevant to the modern geography of the region, the West Midlands County was created from parts of several old counties. It is centered around Birmingham and includes 2.5 million people in an area that spreads 30 miles across at its great dimension. It is surrounded by Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire.
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North West
England's Northwest has always been renowned for the diversity of places to visit and explore. Beyond the urban confines of Manchester, the Lake District lies to the north, the Pennines rise off into the east toward Yorkshire and the captivating city of Liverpool lies to the west, on the coast of the Irish Sea. Any international visitor, whatever their reason for spending some time with us, should seek to make time to enjoy some of the attractions on offer in the wider environs of England's Northwest.
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North East
North East England is one of the regions of England. The region was originally defined as Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cleveland. Since then, Tyne and Wear County Council has been abolished, Darlington has seceeded from County Durham, and Cleveland was split into four.
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and Humber is a region of sharp contrast. It ranges from the internationally important limestone pavements of Ingleborough to the sea cliffs at Bempton and Flamborough, which support the largest seabird colony in England. The natural beauty of the region and in particular the National Parks. It was originally defined as North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Humberside. Since then, Humberside has been split up, and the councils of West and South Yorkshire abolished, and York has seceeded from North Yorkshire.
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East Midlands
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England and consists of most of the eastern half of the tradional region of the Midlands. Its main cities are Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
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East Anglia
The Real England - a rumpled patchwork quilt of subtle colours. Green pastures, darker shades of the Breckland pine forests, the grey mudflats dotted with rare birds, the sparkling blue of the Broads, Britain's newest National Park, a purple splash of lavender, gold ripened wheat and the rich brown-black fenland earth - all lying beneath a huge dizzying ceiling of untainted blue. Gentle landscapes straight from an 18th century oil painting. Living, working villages of heart-stoppingly lovely, half-timbered cottages. Magnificent stately homes and awesome Gothic cathedrals. Traditional seaside resorts. Oceans of fenland shimmering beneath huge open skies. Lakes and rivers teeming with wildlife. Cities brimming with history and culture. East Anglia has all this and more.
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+-----Entertainment in London - England Travel Guide : After dark, London is a wonderful place to play. Shakespearean theater and Handel oratorios, the roof-rattling Proms concerts,
+-----Shopping in London - England Travel Guide : London is the Mecca for shopping in the United Kingdom and Europe. A veritable shoppers paradise from East to West, North to South,
+-----Attraction in London - England Travel Guide : London has many world famous attractions such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral ..
+---------Museums & Gallery in London - England Travel Guide : London visitors must see the incredible collections at the world Famous Bristish Museum.
+-South East England- England Travel Guide : South East England is a region of contrasts. Picture yourself soaking up the sun on a secluded beach, strolling through golden downland
+-----Berkshire - England Travel Guide : The county is one of the oldest in England, being reliably dated back to the setting of the county borders by King Alfred the Great of Wessex.
+---------Museums & Galleries at Berkshire - England Travel Guide : Over 4000 zoological specimens are contained in this fascinating museum. Specimens are drawn from all across the globe,
+-----Buckinghamshire - England Travel Guide : Buckinghamshire is the home county of 'Chequers' the country residence of the Prime Minister of England. The rolling Chiltern Hills,
+---------Attractions at Buckinghamshire - England Travel Guide : Bletchley Park is a stately home in the county of Milton Keynes England, about 50 miles north of London. It is situated near to the town of Bletchley.
+-----East Sussex - England Travel Guide : East Sussex is an county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex and, to the south, by the English Channel.
+---------Rye - England Travel Guide : Rye is a corruption of an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning an island. Rye's historic core, sited on a hill overlooking a landscape of green pastures,
+---------Brighton - England Travel Guide : Brighton, on the south coast of England, in the scenic county of Sussex, just across the Channel from Northern France is the most fun,
+---------Historic Houses in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Alfriston Clergy House - this low, timber-framed, thatched house was probably built for a wealthy farmer, despite its name.
+---------Abbeys & Castles in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Battle Abbey - The town of Battle was built up around the Abbey which was constructed between 1070-1094 by William the Conqueror,
+---------Gardens in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Merriments Gardens - Merriments is a delightful 4 acre garden set amid the gently sloping farmland of the Weald.
+-----Hampshire - England Travel Guide : The County of Hampshire lies in the South of England and offers an enchanting blend of both coast and countryside.
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