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.

United Kingdom
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<p>Tourists taking a photo without actually buying the clothes, not judging, just found it funny</p>
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<p>Finsbury Park Tree of Life, a large mosaic street art piece located at the Finsbury Park Tube Entrance on Wells Terrace. Created in 2020 by Carrie Reichardt, Karen Francesca, and ATM Streetart</p>
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<p>This is Axis Mundi (2017), a public art sculpture by British conceptual artist Gavin Turk located outside the Brunel Building at Paddington Basin<br />
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 It is an oversized, out-of-scale cast bronze and stainless-steel replica of a traditional sink or bath plug complete with a ball chain</p>
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<p>The Royal Naval Division War Memorial is a Grade II listed First World War monument on Horse Guards Parade, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled on 25 April 1925 to commemorate the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division’s heavy wartime losses, particularly at Gallipoli. The Portland‑stone obelisk and fountain incorporate the division’s insignia, battle honours, and a verse by Rupert Brooke. Removed in 1939 for construction of the Admiralty Citadel, it was re‑erected at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, in 1951, then returned to its original site in 2003 after a successful campaign</p>
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<p>The Alexandra Palace organ began with Henry Willis’s 1873 instrument, destroyed weeks after opening. A second Willis organ was built in 1875 and became nationally famous through major recitals and early recordings. Neglect and damage led to a major rebuild by Henry Willis III in 1929, producing the celebrated concert organ praised by Marcel Dupré. Decline followed mid‑century, including dismantling in the 1950s and an attempted sale in 1969. The 1980 Great Hall fire destroyed what remained. The Alexandra Palace Organ Appeal then commissioned Henry Willis IV to restore surviving parts and build a new version, first heard publicly in 1990. Ongoing restoration aims to return it to the 1929 specification.</p>
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<p>The Rose Window in Alexandra Palace’s Great Hall was destroyed in 1944 when a German V‑1 flying bomb exploded nearby, blowing out the entire structure and exposing the Willis organ to the weather. In 1947 the window was rebuilt, using surviving fragments of the original glass within a new design rather than attempting a full replica.</p>
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<p>Alexandra Palace is the birthplace of modern television: from 1935 the BBC leased the East Wing, built two studios with different equipmenmt and on 2 November 1936 launched the world’s first regular public high‑definition TV service from the site. <br />
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The BBC converted former dining rooms into Studios A and B, equipped respectively with Marconi‑EMI and Baird systems; Marconi‑EMI’s 405‑line electronic system won the competition and became the broadcast standard.  <br />
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The Palace quickly became a full production centre, creating early formats such as gardening programmes, cookery shows, children’s television (including Muffin the Mule in 1946), and pioneering the election‑night broadcast. <br />
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The transmission mast at Alexandra Palace is historically significant as the world’s oldest television transmission site, broadcasting from 1936 until WWII, when it was repurposed to disrupt German navigation systems.  After the war it resumed TV transmission until 1956, later returning as a relay transmitter from 1982 onward. <br />
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BBC operations gradually moved elsewhere, with the News service relocating in 1969, though the studios continued in partnership with the Open University until 1981.</p>
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<p>Transport UK 1765 on route C10 at Victoria bus station on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.</p>
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<p>Chassis n° B8BA<br />
Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner<br />
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- One of 12 cars built<br />
- Exceptionally rare and exclusive<br />
- Extremely elegant alloy bodywork<br />
- Meticulously restored<br />
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This magnificent motorcar left the factory in August 1956 as a rolling chassis and was then fitted with an all-aluminium drophead coupé body by H.J. Mulliner, to their design number 7409. It was delivered new to Mr. A.J.N. Barrs in Derby, England, before passing in turn to H.F. Edwards &amp; Co. in London and then to Grassicks Garage in Scotland. It was subsequently exported to the United States and sold to Angelo Gallo in New York, and we have a registration document from 1962 in his name. The car’s whereabouts are less clear until 2010, when it was bought on 21 January by the specialist Gullwing Motor Cars in New York, from whom Thierry Dehaeck purchased it on 1 August that year. The Bentley S1 drophead coupé was in poor condition, but thanks to its aluminium bodywork, it was free from corrosion. Dehaeck then embarked on a complete restoration of the car in his Cady Cars workshop in Ypres. The woodwork and upholstery were entrusted to English specialists, and the car reverted to its original colours: ‘Shell Grey’ with a matching interior and blue carpets. The restoration took three years, following which Dehaeck regularly used the car for touring rallies and concours d'élégance, such as Hampton Court, Salon Privé or the Zoute Grand Prix.<br />
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This breathtakingly beautiful car is one of 145 Bentley S1s with coachbuilt bodies. This example is one of the 12 cars to be fitted with the all-aluminium body to design no. 7409. Equipped with a 4.9-litre 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, it was also one of the very first European cars with an electric hood. It will be sold with a history file containing its works build sheet, an American registration document, an original owner’s manual and numerous photographs of its restoration.<br />
Exclusive, luxurious, comfortable and extremely rare, it is an ideal model with which to take part in top concours events and the most attractive rallies, or simply to enjoy the pleasure of driving it and setting off on a trip with family or friends.<br />
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Artcurial<br />
Collection Thierry Dehaeck<br />
L'éloge de l'excellence<br />
5 February 2027, Paris<br />
Estimated : € 350.000 - 450.000<br />
Sold for €<br />
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Cadycars<br />
Oostkaai 23A/5<br />
Ieper / Ypres<br />
Belgium<br />
October 2026</p>
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<p>Foreign Exchange, by Gyanese-British artist Hew Locke - reimagines Birmingham's iconic Queen Victoria statue</p>
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<p>Lady Windsor (Edward Burne-Jones, 1893-95)</p>
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<p>Young Woman Holding a Rose (Emma Sandys, ca 1870-73)</p>
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<p>Fiammeta (Portrait of Georgie Gaskin) (Arthur Gaskin, 1898)<br />
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Arthur Joseph Gaskin RBSA (16 March 1862 – 4 June 1928) was an English illustrator, painter, teacher and designer of jewellery and enamelwork.<br />
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Gaskin and his wife Georgie Gaskin were members of the Birmingham Group of Artist-Craftsmen, which sought to apply the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement across the decorative arts.</p>
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<p>Dante and Beatrice: the Wedding Feast (Florence Camm - designer; TW Camm &amp; Co - maker 1910)</p>
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<p>Highland Perthshire.</p>
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