About The Cathedral The first stone built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in the presence of King David I in 1136. The present building was consecrated in 1197. Since that same period the Cathedral has never been unroofed and the worship of God has been carried out within its walls for more than 800 years. The…
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Information Wales
Dragons, leeks, love spoons and much more The Celts dominated Mid and Western Europe including Wales for a thousand years. But it is only recently that the importance of Celtic influence on the cultural, linguistic and artistic development of Europe has been realised. The Celts as an identifiable race or ethnic group have long since disappeared,…
Love UK Through Simple Things
England is not simply a place I come and go, but the land has helped me to overcome myself, with many emotions and understand myself better. Is not meaningless when everyone wishes to set foot once to England, and nor is it ridiculous when everyone is immersed in the ancient beauty that this land modern….
10 Places To Travel Absolutely Free In London
1. Street art in the Covent Garden market In the evening in the west of Covent Garden market, we again began to show street art as sword swallowing, mime, magic, knife-throwing … Also, comedy is also quite common here and help people feel relaxed. Artistic repertoire was performed at Covent Garden have been through a…
London – activities for Family and Kids
Buckingham Palace Open early August to late September. For recorded information, 799-2331 18 rooms are available to view including the Throne Room. The famous changing of the Palace Guard is at 1130am daily during the summer months (on alternate days during the rest of the year). British Museum Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury 636-1555 Monday-Saturday 10am-5…
London – main attractions and activities
Overview At one point in history, London was the largest city in the world. While it has relinquished that title, London still remains at the forefront of “the world’s great cities”. London’s celebration of its dazzling history combines with its 21st Century hospitality to engage and entertain visitors from around the world. From the arts…
London – city info, getting there, getting around, events
Main information Population 7.2 million Time Zone England follows Greenwich mean time (5 hr. ahead of Eastern Standard Time), For most of the year, including summer, Britain is 5 hours ahead of the time observed in the eastern United States. Due to Daylight-saving time practices in the two nations, there’s a brief period (about a…
Edinburgh – for Family and Kids
Museum of Childhood 0131/529-4142 42 High St. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; during the Edinburgh Festival, also Sun 2-5pm Free Admission The world’s first museum devoted solely to the history of childhood is located just opposite the John Knox House. Contents of its four floors range from antique toys to games to exhibits on health, education, and costumes,…
Edinburgh – attractions
Overview Built on extinct volcanoes atop an inlet from the North Sea (the Firth of Forth) and enveloped by rolling hills, lakes (lochs), and forests, Edinburgh invites exploration. This is a city of elegant streets, cobbled alleys, and incomparable sunsets. Edinburgh (pronounced Edin-burra) is also a busy, noisy place with a spectacular landscape of hills…
Edinburgh – city info
Main information Population 448,850 Area 100 sq mi Country Scotland Time Zone GMT/UTC Telephone Area Code 0131 Weather For weather forecasts and road conditions, call tel. 0891/505-322. This number also provides data about weather information for Lothian, the Borders, Tayside, and Fife. Average Temperatures (In Fahrenheit) High Low January – March 46F 34F April –…