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>Commentary.<br />
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Chester is an ancient Cathedral City on the River Dee and near the Welsh border with Cheshire.<br />
It was founded in 79 A.D. as a walled town or fortress<br />
 by the Romans who named it Deva Victrix.<br />
The first cathedral was built in 689 A.D. by the Mercians.<br />
Later, the Angles strengthened the walls in case of invasion by the Danes.<br />
Following the Norman invasion in 1066, William the Conqueror<br />
ordered that a castle be built to dominate this corner of north-west England.<br />
The City Walls are still some of the best-preserved defensive walls in England and have a Grade 1 Listing.<br />
Chester still has a number of medieval buildings but most of the City centre half-timbered buildings are mock-Tudor<br />
having been built in Victorian times.<br />
Nevertheless, the architecture has been constructed to a very high standard.<br />
Consequently, tourism has become an important economic business.<br />
Retail, Public Administration and financial services also bring in significant revenue.<br />
During the Industrial Revolution its position near the Shropshire Union Canal helped prosperity and trade.<br />
Its Cattle Market and two railway stations provided much employment and business.<br />
The famous black and white “Rows” attract many visitors with<br />
two levels of shops, the upper level behind elegant galleries.<br />
The A.55 along the North Wales coastline, the M.53 to the Wirral and the M.56 to Manchester now make Chester an effective hub with many connections and access to a large population.<br />
I was very impressed with Chester’s architecture.<br />
It is quite outstanding.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/144291588@N06/55196300120/" title="Looking over the south part of Oban to the landmark mountain, Ben Cruachan, from Pulpit Hill, Argyll, Scotland, in a bright morning light.."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55196300120_50c1e543a7_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Looking over the south part of Oban to the landmark mountain, Ben Cruachan, from Pulpit Hill, Argyll, Scotland, in a bright morning light.." /></a></p>

<p>Commentary.<br />
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At 1,126 metres, Cruachan has become “the Hollow Mountain.”<br />
Of course, this is true of only one small part of this vast massif.<br />
It contains a massive hydro-electric power station.<br />
A small corrie lake, high up in the folds of this range of peaks<br />
was dammed and became larger.<br />
These waters are piped by gravity down hundreds of metres,<br />
at great force, to operate, electricity-producing turbines. <br />
Cruachan is a landmark for many miles in all directions,<br />
even well out to sea on the Hebridean Islands, like Mull.<br />
It is more of a mountain range, running east to west, of seven<br />
discernible “Munro” peaks and a few interim “tops,” as well. <br />
Two peaks exceed 1,100 metres and another is just over 1,000 metres.<br />
It lies between the 20-mile-long sea-loch of Loch Etive<br />
and the 25-mile-long fresh-water of Loch Awe.<br />
Very little of the industrial-scale power station is visible, it’s mostly underground, so this exceedingly beautiful area is not aesthetically damaged.</p>
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Boeing 777-300ER<br />
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Thai Airways<br />
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL)<br />
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Departing off of 09R to Bangkok.<br />
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6.4.26.</p>
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<p>Syromastus rhombeus</p>
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<p>Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, <br />
Aberdeen, NE Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
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<p>Stock car racing, Crimond Raceway,<br />
Crimond, Aberdeenshire Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
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<p>1987 Skoda 130<br />
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Brooklands Easter Classic Gathering<br />
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4.4.26.</p>
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<p>Stock car racing, Crimond Raceway,<br />
Crimond, Aberdeenshire Scotland, United Kingdom</p>
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<p>Phaonia errans</p>
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