East of England
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
East of England has one of the driest climates in the UK and the lowest elevation range. The region used to be called East Anglia (the name of which derives from the East Angles).
Bedfordshire
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
St Paul's Church
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Another notable place in Bedfordshire is St Paul's Church in Bedford, the largest Anglican church in the country. It played a historical role during the Second World War, because the church was the home for BBC's daily worship.
Cambridgeshire
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
University of Cambridge
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But still the most famous place of the county is undoubtedly the University of Cambridge. It is the fourth-oldest surviving university. The universities of Cambridge and Oxford share a lot in common. That's why they are both sometimes referred to as Oxbridge.
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The territory of Cambridgeshire is very low-lying. Holme Fen, the UK's lowest point, is here.
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Other places of interest include Buckden Towers, Elton Hall, Ely Cathedral, Hereward Way (links the Viking Way at Oakham with Peddars Way near Thetford), Kettle's Yard (an art gallery and a house), Kimbolton Castle, Oliver Cromwell's House, Ramsey Abbey, etc.
Essex
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
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There are many important buildings in Essex that are of different epochs, starting from the 7th century Saxon church of St Peter-on-the-Wall to the Southend Pier that is in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest pleasure pier in the world.
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There is a historic market town called Great Dunmow which is famous for its ancient custom "Flitch Trials" during which married couples try to convince a jury in their love to each other. The couple that wins is gifted a flitch of bacon. The tradition takes place every four years. Other landmarks of the county include Audley End House, Stansted Mountfitchet (a village), Waltham Abbey Church, etc.
Southend Pier,
Southend-on-Sea
Hertfordshire
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
Norfolk
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
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Sandringham House is a popular tourist destination in Norfolk. It is Queen Elizabeth II's residence.
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Moreover, the county has a large number of amusement parks, zoos and theatres: Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, the Sea Life Sanctuary in Hunstanton, the Theatre Royal in Norwich, the princess Theatre, etc.
Sandringham House
Suffolk
La palabra Norman significa Norseman. Los normandos descienden de los vikingos (que se habían establecido en el norte de Francia unos 200 años antes).
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Suffolk is particularly famous for "Suffolk Pink" - villages and towns of the county have historic houses and cottages in pink colour, which ranges from light-pink to deep brick color. It is believed that Suffolk Pink appeared in the 14th century when local dyers created these shades. One of the examples of Suffolk Pink are the cottages in front of St Mary's Church in the village of Cavendish.
Suffolk Pink
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The town of Newmarket is known by all horseracing fans as it is the headquarters of British horseracing. There are largest training yards in the whole country.
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Suffolk has been mentioned in many literary works (e.g. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, Unnatural Causes by P.D. James, some of the children's books by Arthur Ransome take place in the county, and some others).
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The county is also the birthplace of two England's best regarded painters - Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable.
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Other notable places: Ickworth House, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Rendlesham Forest, Aldeburgh (a North Sea coastal English town), etc.
landmarks
- The castle was built in the late 12th century by Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex.
- The place is famous for being the final home of King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, who was placed here in 1534 for refusing to deny her marriage. Then her health got worse and she died in 1536.
- From 1615 until 1950, the castle served as the family seat of the Dukes of Manchester and then it became Kimbolton School (and keeps so to this day).
Anglo Sajones
- The house was built between 1795 and 1829 near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
- It is considered to be one of England's most unusual houses because of its architecture.
- For many centuries the house had been the residence of the Marquess of Bristol until it was sold to the National Trust in 1998.
- Nowadays, the East Wing of the house is run as the Ickworth Hotel. Other parts are used for different conferences and events.
Anglo Sajones
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