Category Archives: England

London’s hidden Attractions

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Of course every visitor to London has heard attractions such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey or the London Eye. But there are of course lots of other places well worth a visit. About everybody knows Nelson’s Column on … Continue reading →

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North East of England

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

The North East of England includes the areas of Northumberland, NewcastleGateshead, Durham and Tees Valley. Thanks to extensive transport links and the compact nature of this part of the UK, a range of attractions can be easily explored. From stately … Continue reading →

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Windsor

Posted on May 8, 2011 by admin

Windsor is a very popular short break destination in South East England and for sure worth a visit. In Windsor you will find the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world which is the Queen’s favourite weekend retreat. The … Continue reading →

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on February 19, 2011 by admin

Stratford-upon-Avon situated in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the River Avon, is well known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Being one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK, Stratford-upon-Avon has easy road, rail, or … Continue reading →

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New Chonkinfeckle Album Available Now

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

The brand new Chonkinfeckle album is available now and after having had a first listen I can only recommend it to fans of great down to earth music. Chonkinfeckle earned their cult comedy status with the legendary “I’m from Wigan … Continue reading →

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The Mendip Hills

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

The Mendip Hills, commonly also called the Mendips, are modest range of limestone hills in Somerset south of Bristol and Bath. From the summits of the Mendips you have a spectacular view of the Bristol Channel and towards Exmoor. In … Continue reading →

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New Chonkinfeckle Album Coming Soon

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

In the ‘Wigan Evening Post’ of 28 January 2011 you can read in an article written by Natalie Geraghty that the new Chonkinfeckle album is coming soon. And that really is something we can look forward to as Leslie Hilton … Continue reading →

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Posted on January 23, 2011 by admin

Newcastle-upon Tyne is located on the banks of the River Tyne in the north east of England, surrounded by the beautiful Northumbrian landscape. After the Romans had built the first bridge over the River Tyne, guarded by a fort named … Continue reading →

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Chester

Posted on January 13, 2011 by admin

Chester the city in Cheshire, England is lying on the River Dee, close to the Welsh border and was one of last towns in England to fall to the Normans in the Norman conquest of England. Even though Chester has … Continue reading →

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Southampton

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

Situated 75 miles (120 kilometres) south-west of London and 19 miles (30 kilometres) of Portsmouth, Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire on the south coast of England. Southampton is well known for its association with the RMS Titanic, the … Continue reading →

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