England is still remembered as the good, the legendary land, as it was in the 1930s, when social life was centered around the mail, village pubs and the local parish. The country now known for its vibrant cities with a vibrant nightlife and attractions, contrasted with green and pleasant rural landscape and nature reserves, which makes the rest in England particularly attractive. England enters the new century, trying to forget the many events of the previous century, when there was a fall of the empire, the loss of the trading base and the nation could not adjust to their roles narrowed considerably in the modern world - from colonial empire to a member of the EU. But while the royal family has experienced many scandals, and many other royal institutions that are the cornerstone of British life, continue to evolve, his head held high.
Nature of Britain
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Cotswolds - a mountain range in west-central England. These places are not just called the Heart of England, as there are preserved the old traditions and traditional architecture. This is an area 25 miles wide and 90 miles in length, is a conservation area Kotsuoldskoy Will continue to delight you with stories about the sights of England Cotswolds is famous among the English, and tourists from other countries for its beautiful plains and hills, outstanding rural landscapes and river valleys, meadows and beech forests, ancient villages on the limestone cliffs and historic small villages. Here you can see the typical time to stay in England as it was about 300 years ago Visitors come from around the world to see the Cotswolds countryside and its unusual Now it is mostly a tourist destination, but once flourished here life has evolved fur trade, and then weaving industry. It was she who made the famous Cotswolds. Stone houses were built hundreds of years ago, they provide a unique opportunity to look at how England was in the 17-18 century Most of the stone buildings were built of limestone mined in the nearby hills. This limestone is still mined here. Let's just admire the scenery of England classic:
Recreation in England
British museums In London's many museums. One of them - the Tate Gallery in Milmanke, which presents contemporary artists in England and France. There are several fine examples of modern sculpture. The collection of French impressionists, fantastic. On Brompton Road is the Victoria and Albert Museum. They kept an outstanding collection of applied arts of all countries and periods. The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, has the world's best collection of paintings. It is a very valuable exhibition of paintings by French Impressionist and early, of course, the beautiful English painting Gainsborough, Turner, Constable and others. It demonstrates the development of Italian painting from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, some outstanding pictures of ancient Roman art. It is widely represented by Dutch and Flemish masters, and has a large list of works by Spanish artists. Many masterpieces are scattered in private collections around the world. The royal collection of the most valuable among them. Christmas in the UK
For the majority of British families is the most important holiday of the year. This is a day when many people go home to be together for Christmas. If you are trying to get on the train on December 24, you are risking, have difficulty finding the place. There are many traditions associated with Christmas, but the most important of them is the gift of gifts. Family members wrap their gifts and leave them under the Christmas tree that they were found on Christmas morning. At Christmas the whole family gathers for a big turkey dinner followed by Christmas pudding. During the day they can see on the TV queen, the send her traditional Christmas message to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Then they enjoy a piece of Christmas cake or eat a sweet pastry filled with raisins. On the Sunday before Christmas many churches hold a service where special hymns are sung. Sometimes singers can be heard on the street, where they collect donations. Most families decorate their houses with brightly colored paper and wreaths of holly leaves, and usually in the corner put the Christmas tree, glittering with lights and ornaments. December 26 - also a public holiday, called Day gifts. This is the time to visit friends and relatives or to become a spectator of one of the many sporting events. Everyone in the UK waiting for this holiday and enjoy it!
