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Scotland has over 790 offshore islands, most of which are to be found in four main groups: Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides sub-divided into the Inner and Outer Hebrides. There are also clusters of islands in the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth, and Solway Firth, and numerous small islands within the many bodies of fresh water in Scotland … [Read more...]
Having now taken brief visits to the majority of the National Parks and a few Heritage Coasts this time I am taking you to some of the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty(England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and National Scenic Areas(Scotland). There are 46 AONB's and 40 NSA's so plenty to consider but only so much space and certainly … [Read more...]
Until now we have made brief visits to two-thirds of the National Parks so I thought we would have a change and take a look at some of the Heritage Coasts. The scheme was started in 1972 to protect coastlines of special scenic and environmental value from undesirable development. Heritage Coasts are only in England and Wales with Scotland … [Read more...]
May 5th sees the opening of the Wales Coastal Path, and a world first: the chance to walk around an entire nation. The Wales Coastal Path covers 870 miles of spectacular scenery, from soaring cliffs to golden sands. The Coast Path creates a complete path along the whole Welsh coastline and, together with the Offa’s Dyke Path, which runs across … [Read more...]
Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will headline the 2012 Isle of Wight Festival. The three-day event will also feature Elbow, Biffy Clyro, Madness, Example, Noah and the Whale and Noel Gallagher. The Isle of Wight Festival was first held in 1968. The 1969 event starred Bob Dylan and The Band. In 1970, with The Who, … [Read more...]
The English south coast port of Southampton is to have a new Sea City Museum, due to open in the centenary year of the sinking of the Titanic. In the 1912 disaster, 549 Southampton people died, most of whom were crew serving in the Merchant Navy. The galleries in Sea City will focus on two main themes. One of them, Titanic Story, will focus on … [Read more...]
photo credit: Pretty Pictures & Wondrous Words As an island nation, Britain can boast many delightful seaside towns that are perfect for a visit or short break. Whether it's walks in the bracing sea air, historical attractions or shops, bars and restaurants you're looking for, you can find it in one of Britain's rich heritage of coastal … [Read more...]
Queen Victoria’s favourite tableaux vivants are to be on show over the Christmas season at Osborne House, the private home built for the queen on the Isle of Wight. In the 19th century, members of the royal family and their staff used to entertain themselves by dressing up in special costumes for performances of ‘living pictures’, an … [Read more...]
Blackool Tower - England's own Eiffel Like Tower - has reopened after a £20 Million Restoration. From the BBC: Blackpool Tower has reopened to the public after a major 10-month restoration programme. The regeneration project, aimed at encouraging families to stay longer in the resort, is part of a £20m investment for the tower and … [Read more...]
I came across this video a few years ago while exploring UKNova. It's a time lapse journey from London, England to the seaside down of Brighton (a journey that really takes an hour or so). It was made quite some time ago, but it's still an amazing video. I particularly like the prehistoric electronic music. It's amazing to see a long journey in … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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