Famous places in England. Interesting places in England
The United Kingdom is full of mysteries that people will probably never be able to solve. But this only makes us happy, because how much inexplicable remains to be explored! A haunted city, a grotto of mysterious shells and a cursed chair - we have collected ten of the most exciting places in the UK and share it with you!
Chillingham Castle
This building in Northumberland in the north of England is the most famous haunted castle in the United Kingdom. It was built at the end of the 12th century and for a long time belonged to the Gray family and their descendants. Today, the castle is open to the public, and tourists visit it primarily because of the legends about the ghosts living here. Most often, the Blue Boy is seen here. According to eyewitnesses, strange sounds and screams are often heard in the Pink Room of the castle, and then a blue glow appears, resembling the silhouette of a boy. In another room of the building, the former torture room, you can meet the spirit of John Sage, one of the former owners of Chillingham. They say he strangled his mistress, after which he was executed in his native walls. Another former owner of the castle, who cannot leave it in any way, is Lady Mary Berkeley. According to the stories, the spirit appears from her portrait in the Gray Room. Legend has it that Lady Mary's husband went to her sister, leaving his wife to mourn in the castle walls.
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And if you are not lucky enough to see the ghosts, go down to the underground dungeon. In this frightening room, prisoners were once kept, and the skeleton of the last of them - a little girl - can still be seen today.
Village of Plakley
Located in Kent, this village is said to be the most haunted place in the UK. They say that there are from 12 to 15 of them here. The villagers do not get tired of retelling to tourists the legends about the local spirits of a robber, a hangman, a woman in white, a gypsy smoking a pipe on a bridge, and other characters. And travelers come here to dispel rooted rumors or to verify their authenticity. They say that an empty carriage drawn by ghostly horses even drives around the city.
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Film crews from various television programs often come to the village to explore this place, as well as journalists from prestigious publications, some of whom confirm that there is something mysterious in the village.
Shell Grotto
In Kent there is another no less mysterious place - a grotto made of shells, discovered quite randomly. In 1835, in the town of Margaret, a boy fell into a hole that was formed after his father dug a pond for ducks. Having got out, the child told about what he saw - tunnels decorated with shells. After studying underground passages it turned out that they are covered with a mosaic of 4.5 million shells. Remarkably, many of them are caribbean. The shells are connected with Roman cement. Who and why built this strange tunnel is unknown.
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It is difficult to find a person who has not heard about one of the biggest mysteries of history - the construction of Stonehenge in Wiltshire. Representing a complex of stone structures, this place has become a popular attraction in England. The main secret lies in who and why erected these blocks of stone and why they arranged them in such a way. The building was called both the tomb of the pagan queen, and the observatory of the Stone Age, and the place of ancient burials. Nevertheless, while scientists are puzzling over the disclosure of the secrets of Stonehenge, tourists come here to see the mysterious place with their own eyes.
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Hill of Saint Michael
A 145-meter hill near Glastonbury has been shrouded in a mass of secrets and mysteries for centuries. At the very top of the hill there is the only tower of the church of St. Michael that has survived after the earthquake in 1274, and at its foot there is a sacred well with water, which does not dry out even in a severe drought. The monks of Glastonbury Abbey claimed that the ashes of King Arthur rested here, the pagans - that the hill and tower represent a transition to other world, and some even believe that the Holy Grail is stored here. Even if none of these and many other theories are correct, this place does not become less mysterious.
Photo: 466ad.co.uk 6 Loch Ness lake
No matter how many arguments are given in favor of the fact that the Loch Ness monster is just a fiction, there is just as much evidence to the contrary. In contrast to the opinion of scientists, many casual witnesses and amateur researchers do not get tired of presenting their arguments about the fact that a certain creature lives at the bottom of a Scottish lake. Be that as it may, Loch Ness has been one of the most mysterious places in the UK for many years.
Photo: kingsmillshotel.com 7 Raynham Hall Manor
Even at first glance, this estate in Norfolk inspires fear: it seems that the prototype of houses from horror films was precisely the family estate of the Marquess of Townshend. And this is quite understandable, because one of the most famous ghost photographs in history, the ghosts of the Brown Lady, was taken here. Since the beginning of the 19th century, residents and guests of the estate have been talking about what they saw in the ghost house. The story picked up steam in 1936 when Lady Townshend asked photographer Indra Shaira to take pictures of the home's furnishings. When the assistant took pictures, Shira saw a ghost slowly descending on the steps. The photographer ordered the assistant to shoot in the indicated direction, but he did not see anything unusual and argued with Shire for 5 pounds that everything seemed to him. After developing, a silhouette appeared in the picture, dressed in a dress and veil. The frame, published in Countrylife magazine, caused a public outcry, and experts, upon detailed study, did not reveal any signs of fraud.
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In North Yorkshire, the most ordinary chair has received a mysterious fame. In 1702, Thomas Busby was convicted of murder during a fight in this area. Before his death, he asked to drink whiskey at the bar in his favorite chair. Having drunk, he declared that anyone who sits on this chair will face death. For ten years, the superstitious townspeople did not touch him, but one day a local chimney sweep mistakenly sat on this chair and fell off the roof the next day. Rumors that the curse was working quickly spread throughout the city, and the bar became even more popular. Then the owner renamed it the "Busby Chair", and the chair itself was made a landmark. And if the indigenous people did not dare to sit on it, frightened by many years of history, then many travelers tried their luck, after which everyone died. Many have come down to our days tragic stories about this chair, and what is remarkable, some of them took place already in the second half of the 20th century. In 1967, two pilots sat on a chair, and a few hours later they crashed in a car accident. And in 1973, a builder who was sitting in this place fell off the roof. After these incidents, the owner of the bar removed the ill-fated chair behind the fence.
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Rollright Stones
In its mystery, this place in Long Compton is in no way inferior to Stonehenge and resembles it in its appearance. Rollright Stones is also a collection of centuries-old stones arranged in a circle. The date and reason for the emergence of this structure are still unknown to scientists, so it has managed to acquire many secrets and mysteries. They say that in the 20th century, witches' sabbats took place here.
Photo: coolplaces.co.uk 10 Whitby Abbey
The city of Whitby and the abbey located here are famous thanks to Count Dracula: in the novel of the same name, he meets Lucy Westenra here. It was founded back in 657 and has managed to collect many secrets and legends around itself to this day. One of them is about Saint Hilda, who destroyed all the snakes living in Whitby and turned them into stones that became the foundation of the monastery. When the abbey was closed in the 16th century, according to legend, the spirit of Hilda began to visit it. In the abbey, bells began to ring on their own and inexplicable things happened. The skeptics removed the bells and carried them to the ship, which soon sank under mysterious circumstances near the shore. But even if this story has nothing to do with reality, Whitby Abbey is without a doubt one of the most beautiful sights in England.
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We will hardly consider London. Maybe we’ll just go through it in passing, because in addition to it, there are still a huge number of places in England that you definitely need to visit if there is such an opportunity.
The story begins around 1066 (almost a thousand years old). This castle is the residence of the English monarchs in the county of Berkshire. One of the writers of the 17th century called it "the most romantic castle in the world." In 1992, there was one trouble, namely a fire in the castle. True, the castle was quickly restored and brought into it some elements of modernity. However, its appearance remained majestic, ancient and incredibly beautiful.
City of Canterbury
Small ancient city, incredibly beautiful, located in the county of Kent. Here we seem to find ourselves in the Middle Ages. The architecture of this is simply unique, especially Canterbury Cathedral, which is simply impossible to pass by. In this city, there are even tours in which they will tell you (or maybe show you?) About all the ghosts, ghosts and other evil spirits that live in these places.
Splendor of the Cotswolds
West Central England region. Officially recognized area of "outstanding natural beauty". Here we are in a fairy tale. In small villages, houses are like toys. Landscapes beyond description. They must be seen, it is impossible to convey in words all the beauty of this place.
Unique Ludlow (Ludlow)
This is one of the smallest towns in the UK. Located in the county of Shropshire, surrounded by a ring of beautiful hills. This is a real city of English traditions. Restaurants, pubs, market and festivals - all in the original British style.
Northern Ireland and the Giant's Causeway
Do you want to visit one of the most beautiful and mysterious places? Then you definitely need to get to this magical corner of Britain. Associated with this place a large number of legends and tales. One of them, the legend of the warrior Finn McKumal, supposedly gave the name to this area. If interested, read it. Pretty exciting. This most beautiful region causes a sea of emotions and has some kind of mystical power. See for yourself.
Here is the hit parade the most picturesque places in the UK. This is not all, in the future we will make up for what we did not fit in one post. Therefore, subscribe to the mailing list at the bottom of the post, often poke the buttons social networks(I would be very grateful).
One of the most important pilgrimage sites of medieval Europe, Canterbury Cathedral is worthy of its status as a site. world heritage UNESCO and remains an important center of Christian worship. Founded by St Augustine, Canterbury Cathedral is the oldest church in England and is still in use today and is largely regarded as the birthplace of English Christianity.
The cathedral was founded in 603 but destroyed at the beginning of the 10th century, completely restored in the 11th century,was greatly expanded at the beginning of the 12th century andrebuilt in the Gothic style. In the 15th century, the nave acquired a close to modern look in the same century, the central tower was built. In the 18th century, a Romanesque-style northwest tower was added.
2. Windsor Castle
Windsor castle is the largest active castle in the world, which is still occupied by the royal family, the castle has been the residence of the monarchs of Britain for 900 years, from the time when William the Conqueror built a wooden fortress, and then a full-fledged castle was erected on this site. Queen Elizabeth spends quite a bit of time at Windsor Castle, where she often hosts heads of state and celebrities, dines for international dignitaries and is knighted. The Chapel of St. George in the castle is a working chapel and many royal weddings and funerals take place in this place. The Queen Mother and Henry VIII are buried in the chapel.
In spite of its daily use, most of the palace is open to the public,including the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, Queen Mary's House, and George VI's apartments.You can also watch real life castle during the tour.
Windsor Castle is one of the main attractions of England, which is worth a tour of historical places castle, which is the vast majority.
3. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is the collegiate church of St. Peter's in Westminster, one of England's most famous religious buildings and a traditional site coronation and burial British monarchs. Westminster Abbey is full of monuments to warriors, statesmen, artists and poets, including Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.
Benedictine monks founded a monastery on the site of the future abbey in 960, and the current majestic and beautiful Gothic building of the abbey was built in 1245. The oldest garden in England is laid out on its territory.
Westminster Abbey is close to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.The nearest tube stations are located near St James's Park and Westminster.You can explore Westminster Abbey alone with an audio guide, or visit it on an organized guided tour.
4. London
No superlatives will suffice when it comes to describing London, the capital of England. This is a bustling city thousand years of history, it is personified Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London, make sure you don't miss the Changing of the Guards and walk along Oxford Street and Piccadilly. Superb and opulent shopping in the Knightsbridge area of Carnaby Street, be sure to take a ride on the two-story sightseeing bus and stop by an authentic English pub for a pint of beer after a busy day. London is of course the main tourist attraction in England.
5. Stonehenge and Avebury (Stonehenge & Avebury)
One of the most popular places to visit in England, Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument, located in Wiltshire. Beginning around 2500 BC, Neolithic and bronze age man began to erect giant stones from Wales and the Marlborough Downs. Stonehenge is a work of prehistoric culture for which there are no written records.Many aspects of Stonehenge remain the subject of debate among scholars. A trip to Stonehenge is best paired with a trip to prehistoric Avebury to the north, which has an even larger stone circle, with fewer restrictions and far fewer tourists.
Official site: www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org
6. York
is historicalwalled cityat the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire and traditional county town from Yorkshire to which he named. has a rich historical heritage, it was here that the main political events in England took place for most of the two millennia of existence. York offers a wealth of historical sights, of which York Minster stands out, as well asthe medieval tower of Clifford, which was built William the Conqueror and rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century, is great place for a panoramic view of the city.
7. Oxford
Story Oxford dates back to Saxon England when it was known as Oxenaforda or the place where the bulls crossed the "bull's ford". The first mention of Oxford appeared in the 9th century in the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" that a monastery was located on this site at that time. Today it is known for its oldest university in the world, the history of the University of Oxford dates back to the 12th century. This southeastern city of England, Oxfordshire, also boasts the remains of a Norman castle and Christ Church.
8 Jurassic Coast
Jurassic coast in England, the first natural object UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coast displays 185 million years of the history of the Earth. The Jurassic Coast provides a unique glimpse into Earth's history spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Official website: jurassiccoast.org
9. Cambridge (Cambridge)
A historic city 80 kilometers north of London, home to the University of Cambridge, one of the best universities in the world.It was founded in 1209;its students make up nearly 20 percent of the city's 123,000 population. There is archaeological evidence of the first settlements in the area at the time Bronze Age and Roman times, during the reign vikings, Cambridge became an important trading center.After visiting the university, you can take a boat ride on the River Kem, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum with a huge collection of antiquities.
10. Bath (Bath)
(bath) got its name because when it was founded by the Romans in 60 AD, they built baths here on the hot springs that gush out of the ground. Bath is located in the county Somerset ,
South West England, which is 156 km west of London and 19 km southeast of Bristol . In 2011, its population was 88,859. City becameWorld Heritage Sitein 1987.
11. St Ives
Located on the coast, St. Ives is a former fishing town, but still has the only port in the south east of England in Cornwall.Today this picturesque city is popular resort and was voted the UK's Best Seaside City in 2010 and 2011, as well as Best Seaside Resort.
12. Lake District
This is a mountainous regionNorth West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains. The Lake District is home to the largest national park countries. The mountainous region is known for its excellent hiking and climbing routes. It's popular tourist destination attracts more than 15 million tourists a year. Here is also the most high mountain in England and the largest and deepest lake.
Official website: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
13. Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire is one of the most interesting historic cities in the UK.It sits on the Inam River and its magnificent hilltop cathedral dominates the cityscape. The cathedral is one of the largest England, is the main city attraction . Lincoln also boasts well-preserved beautiful medieval houses, Roman city gates and well-preserved Norman fortifications.Indeed, it was the Normans who left the largest historical legacy in Lincoln, including the castle and the cathedral. Lincoln was described in the Book of Terrible Times as a thriving city with a large population, and the town hall, built in 1206, is the oldest in Britain.
14. Brighton
Brighton is on the Sussex coast and is a popular beach resort from the middle of the 19th century.Much of its popularity is due to its proximity to London, which makes it popular with sightseers.The coast is lined with elegant old Victorian houses that today provide accommodation for tourists. Travelerscan go to the famous Palace Pier or admire the traditional English gardens.The city lives rich nightlife and is home to many artists and athletes.
Landmarks of Great Britain. The most important and interesting sights of UK cities: photos and videos, descriptions and reviews, location, sites.
Great Britain is incredibly rich in sights that can truly be considered proof of the greatness and power of this country. You should start getting to know them from London, because this city, like probably no other in the world, has so many iconic places- this is Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey, and the famous London Eye, and much, much more.Wales is also rich in ancient sights, there is a huge number of castles, the most famous of which form the so-called Iron Ring of King Edward I, this is perhaps the most colorful place in the Kingdom, where the spirit of the Middle Ages is fully preserved. To match the ancient architecture and the local nature, full of a certain asceticism and majestic charm.
Eat in the Kingdom of Stunning Beauty nature reserve Lake District, here small lakes alternate with colorful English villages. These places seem to be timeless, and life here floats along its own special course.
The landscapes of Scotland look bewitching, where forests give way to mountains and picturesque lakes are found everywhere. Contemplating all this, you begin to fully understand and feel what harmony is. And only a fantastic myth about a monster that lives in Loch Ness can bring you back from a pleasant oblivion.
The architectural richness of Scotland is also striking, in particular the castles of Edinburgh, headed by the ancient royal residence of Holy Road House, as well as the richest museums of Glasgow. And in the small coastal town of St. Andrews, tourists will surely be interested in one of the oldest universities and the very first golf course in Scotland. You can explore the whole country in just a few minutes on the Isle of Arran, where there is a whole exposition "Scotland in Miniature".
The Scots are also very kind to the tiny town of Inverness, because it was there that the famous oatmeal, the national musical instrument - the bagpipe - and even whiskey appeared.
Naturally, being in Britain, it is impossible not to visit the very mysterious place on the planet Stonehenge, because not a single person in the world has yet been able to answer with certainty how and why these grandiose stone structures appeared.
The city of Cambridge is administrative center county of the same name, rich in various architectural monuments. The city is world famous thanks to the University of Cambridge, which is located in the city and is considered one of the best universities in the world.
Cambridge was first mentioned in 730, but there is evidence of the existence of the city even before the arrival of the Roman Empire. The city has preserved many different architectural monuments, testifying to rich history cities. Also in the city are various museums, art galleries, theaters and concert halls.
After walking along the ancient streets of the city, you can relax in a cafe, bar, restaurant or go shopping.
Cambridge university
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second oldest in the UK after Oxford. Currently, 18 thousand students study within the walls of Cambridge, approximately 20% of which are foreigners.
The prerequisite for the foundation of the University of Cambridge in 1209 was the conflict of several teachers from Oxford with local residents, as a result of which, fearing persecution, they fled to Cambridge. Since it turned out to be much easier to escape from the inhabitants of Oxford than from one's own vocation, a group of teachers founded a new alma mater in these places, where local youth soon reached out. Almost a century later, in 1318, Pope John XXII officially recognized the university, and in 1869 the first women's college, called Girton, opened here.
Now Cambridge includes a central department and 31 colleges - 28 co-educational and 3 women's, as well as more than 100 departments, faculties and schools under the leadership of the Board of the General Board.
The Cathedral of King's College, whose construction began in 1446 and lasted almost a hundred years, is the most outstanding building of the university. The boys' choir of King's College Cathedral performs here around Christmas every year.
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Church of the Holy Sepulcher
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, also known as the Round Church, is located in the center English city Cambridge. This is one of the oldest operating structures not only in Cambridge, but throughout England. The prototype of the temple was the rotunda in the Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
The church was built around 1130. Initially conceived as a chapel on a busy road where travelers could stop and communicate with Jesus through prayer, two centuries later the church received the status of a parish. During the 15th century, a number of reconstruction works were carried out here, which changed the original appearance of the temple. Smaller Norman-style windows were replaced by larger Gothic windows, and a polygonal bell tower was added.
Currently, services are not held here, since the church simply cannot accommodate everyone. However, it does not stand idle: exhibitions are regularly held here on the influence of the Christian religion on the development of England, as well as religious lectures and concerts.
Chester Cathedral - Cathedral Diocese of Chester in Chester, Cheshire, England.
At first it was the church of the Benedictine abbey of St. Verburgh, it was converted into a bishopric in 1541, at the time when the monastery was abolished by Henry VIII.
The cathedral was built of reddish sandstone over the centuries, the stone has acquired a pale pink hue. The structure has a cruciform plan, the transept and the cloister adjoining from the north and the refectory are elongated. The building is 114 m long and 60 m wide. Almost no traces remain of the ancient Norman church, since in the 11th century it fell into such disrepair that it had to be rebuilt immediately. At the beginning of the XIII century, the construction of the choirs and the central tower was completed - its height is estimated at 60 meters, shortly after that the chapel of Our Lady and the chapter house were completed. In the 19th century, the cathedral was completely restored according to the design of Gilbert Scott.
Thames
The Thames is one of the symbols of England and the most big river within the UK.
England owes much to this river, since the latter is the country's most important river for economic and transport purposes.
However, the river is not only an economic asset, but also a kind of entertainment center. Rowing races are held on the river every spring, a rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The first races were held in 1829 in Henley, but then they were moved to the Thames. Every year rowing races attract the best athletes from all over the world.
Church of St. Nicholas
The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the few modernist churches in England, at least one of the earliest religious buildings in this style. It is a significant milestone in the church architecture of our time. This church was created from 1930 to 1932, and in 1964 it was expanded from the western side.
Guests and residents of Manchester are impressed by the architecture of the temple - smooth walls with large rectangular windows that let in a lot of light are shaded by vertical and horizontal stripes made of brick. The interior of the church is also distinguished by its originality - the ceiling, made in blue, red and gold tones, emphasizes the asceticism of the entire building.
From 2001 to 2003, restoration work was carried out in the church. In addition to the restoration of the temple, work was also carried out to update the interior. A new office space has been created for meetings and conferences. These new buildings not only did not spoil the original appearance of the temple, but also gave it an additional charm with a round meeting room located directly under the roof.
White Cliffs of Dover
Since time immemorial, the first thing that sailors have seen when sailing to the shores of Britain from the continent was a chain of snow-white rocks that stretched along the entire south coast England. These are the famous white cliffs of Dover.
Julius Caesar mentioned them when describing the Roman invasion of Britain, William Shakespeare devoted several lines to them in his King Lear. It is to these rocks that England owes its most ancient and most poetic name - Albion, derived from the Latin word for "white".
The cliffs of Dover were formed during the Cretaceous period over sixty million years ago from countless remains of marine plankton. They consist of soft, fine-grained chalk rocks with minor inclusions of silicon and quartz. The height of the cliffs reaches one hundred meters, but due to natural erosion every year it decreases by about one centimeter. In addition, due to the fragility of the rock forming the rock, collapses and landslides are not uncommon here.
AT good weather the rocks are visible even from the coast of France, because the width of the strait here is a little more than thirty kilometers. Guarding the sea gates of Britain, the famous Dover Castle rises on a high bank above a snow-white cliff.
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Anfield Stadium
Anfield Stadium is located in the city of Liverpool and is one of the oldest and most popular football arenas in England. It is the home ground of Liverpool Football Club.
Anfield was opened in 1884, and initially Everton played their home games on it, but already in 1892 it became the stadium of the recently appeared Liverpool club, which still plays its matches there.
The stadium has been renovated many times. The most extensive reconstruction was made in 1992, when all the stands were significantly expanded. A feature of the stadium is the presence of their own names at the stands, entrances and even the gates, which were named after the legendary Liverpool coaches.
Now the stadium can accommodate more than 45 thousand visitors. He always has high percent attendance, thanks to the legendary merits and popularity of the Liverpool club.
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