United Kingdom

Discover the United Kingdom: A Tapestry of History, Royalty, and Natural Wonders

Embark on a journey to the United Kingdom, an archipelago where history and modernity intertwine in a rich tapestry that spans thousands of years. Located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, the UK is composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each with its own unique heritage and allure. From the Neolithic Orkney to the Roman baths of Bath, the Norman conquest to the industrial revolution, the UK's legacy is as diverse as its landscapes.

Chronicles of the Isles: A Storied Past

The United Kingdom's narrative is marked by legendary monarchs, literary greats, and epoch-defining events. Its sovereignty has influenced global history, language, and culture, with a monarchy that continues to capture the world's imagination.

London: The Crown Jewel

In the heart of the UK, London stands as a global metropolis, boasting landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, alongside the modernity of the Shard and the cultural haven of the West End.

Edinburgh: A Capital of Culture

Travel north to Scotland's Edinburgh, where the iconic Edinburgh Castle looms over a city renowned for its festivals, arts, and the historic Royal Mile.

The Lake District: Nature's Masterpiece

England's Lake District offers tranquil beauty, with its idyllic lakes, mountainous landscapes, and literary associations with Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

The Giant's Causeway: Geological Splendor

In Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway showcases an awe-inspiring coastal landscape of basalt columns, born from volcanic fury and Irish legend.

From the rugged coasts of Cornwall to the sweeping valleys of Wales, and the picturesque glens of the Scottish Highlands, the United Kingdom invites exploration of its castles, cathedrals, and quaint villages. As you traverse through travel.frogsfolly.com, let us guide you through the UK's living history, its vibrant cultures, and its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Join us to discover the United Kingdom—a land where every stone tells a story and every landscape inspires a dream.

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<p>The Churchill Hospital<br />
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Oxford's state-of-the-art centre of excellence for cancer patients.<br />
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Brief History<br />
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The first hospital on the Churchill site was built in 1940 to provide medical aid to the people of Oxford who might be injured by air raids during the Second World War.<br />
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This proved unnecessary, and the building was leased to the United States Army Medical Services in 1942.<br />
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The United States Medical Services occupied it on 3rd January 1942 under the command of Colonel Crawford (1942–1944) and then Colonel Dyke (1944–1945).<br />
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When the Americans left, at the end of the war, Oxford City Council took over the buildings and reopened them as a conventional hospital in January 1946.<br />
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In 1993, the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Churchill Hospital were united as the Churchill John Radcliffe Hospitals.<br />
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 In 1994, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust was formed as the final step in the union of the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals.<br />
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In 2011, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust merged with the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust to create The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.<br />
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This trust currently controls all three of Oxford's hospitals.<br />
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Reception Foyer.<br />
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Water Falls<br />
<i>by Andrew Moor and Harry Cardross</i><br />
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'Water Falls' greets you as you enter the building. The glass 'water' cascades down a 'rock face' and meanders slowly in gentle curves to the base of the stairs.<br />
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As you move around it the colours shift like shimmering water.<br />
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The idea for the artwork came from the architect and has been interpreted and realised by the artists.</p>
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A place of so many memories, happy memories!<br />
To see it thronged on Derby Day, London’s Day Out at the Races.<br />
The fun-fair, tic-tac bookies, fillies hurtling around Tattenham Corner, the thunder of the pounding hooves, the cheer of the crowd, the smell of hot dogs and candy floss, the Royal Arrivals, the coaches and London Buses hosting business picnics with Champagne and caviar.<br />
Men in their top hats and tails.<br />
Ladies in their elegant dresses, outrageous hats or more modest “fascinators.” <br />
A complex range of culture steeped in centuries of  accumulated history and change.<br />
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I remember the quiet days when as a child of 8 or 9,<br />
my father and I would join several other model-aeroplane enthusiasts, and fly a 64-inch wingspan glider over the course, the Downs and the woodland copses.<br />
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From 10 to 16 my Boys’ Brigade Company would go up to the Downs and copses on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, in summer, and play run-outs.<br />
Happiest times of my life, but why do we only <br />
fully appreciate all that fun, long afterwards!!?<br />
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On Fridays, in the 1960’s, living in nearby, North Cheam<br />
my parents, sister and I would eat our fish and chips<br />
sitting looking at the view of London.<br />
Then, the only skyscrapers were in the suburbs,<br />
Tolworth Tower near Kingston and Crown House in Morden.<br />
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Now, as with so many global cities, skyscrapers dominate the London horizon for 20 miles non-stop.<br />
Canary Wharf, The Shard and City office blocks, BT Tower and Centre Point to the West-End, Hammersmith, Hounslow and the Wembley Arch surrounded by a swarm of High-Rise business HQ’s.<br />
All the way to Heathrow, buildings 100-300 metres tall! How that skyline has changed in just 20-50 years!</p>
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