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Counties and Abbreviations of the United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom, also called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and often referred to simply as "Britain" is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state. It is headed by the British Royal Family, which rules underneath a common, constitutionally created legislature. Within the United Kingdom are four home nations of distinct cultures and histories: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Haunted Castles of the United Kingdom
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Historic castles are dispersed across the landscape of the United
Kingdom. These magnificent fortresses stand as stone witnesses to the rich
medieval history of the area. Associated again and again with brutality and
violence, the castles' blood tinged past, cultivated with grim times of desperation
and tragedy, leave a mysterious air within the confines of the buildings. With
such a bloody past, a legacy of tales, apparitions and spine-tingling supernatural
phenomena are left for present-day tourists to investigate.
Isle Of Man - Britain's Quirky Beach Haven
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Found in the Irish Sea, midway between Liverpool, England and Dublin, Ireland, the Isle of Man is often described as "quirky". It certainly has a character of its own, mixing Celtic and Scandinavian themes throughout the centuries. Still, the seaport capital of Douglas has a Victorian essence, showing the strong British influence.
Macabre London - Touring the Dark Side
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There is a lot of history in London, and a lot of struggle to go with it—from invasions to revolutions, monarchies overthrown, and constant (often extreme) divisions between social classes. Tragedies are not uncommon throughout a history that dates back to Roman rule in the first century AD, and the locations of many of the city's best known trials are preserved to this day. Even more are celebrated in the many museums found around this ever growing metropolis.
The Beatles 101: Liverpool’s Best Fab Four Attractions
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As the young mop top quartet The Beatles stepped off their airplane in New York City for the first time, an intense outburst of screams and cries followed. Fans went wild over the band’s catchy pop rock songs and an era in music history dubbed as the British Invasion began. However, before girls
The Best of a London Christmas
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A visit to London, England during the holiday season may feel like the pages of a Charles Dickens' book come to life, but don't expect to see Tiny Tim wandering the streets. London is a city full of old and cherished holiday traditions, but it is also home to many new
The Motley Cuisine of the United Kingdom
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The cuisine of the United Kingdom
is oft maligned, sometimes deservedly but more frequently unfairly. Especially in recent times, remarkable culinary experiences are available in Britain. Britons
have become enthusiastic chefs and have absorbed ideas from all over the globe.
Perhaps the greatest indication of this is the number of British chefs and cooks
who are now world-renowned through their T.V. cooking shows.
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