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>at West Pilton Park, a free event that featured a vibrant mix of activities, live music, workshops, food stalls, a community parade, sports, and opportunities for jobs, skills, and learning. The place where I'm staying, Barton Bunker, had a booth at this event.</p>
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<p>at West Pilton Park, a free event that featured a vibrant mix of activities, live music, workshops, food stalls, a community parade, sports, and opportunities for jobs, skills, and learning. The place where I'm staying, Barton Bunker, had a booth at this event.</p>
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<p>at West Pilton Park, a free event that featured a vibrant mix of activities, live music, workshops, food stalls, a community parade, sports, and opportunities for jobs, skills, and learning. The place where I'm staying, Barton Bunker, had a booth at this event.</p>
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<p>at West Pilton Park, a free event that featured a vibrant mix of activities, live music, workshops, food stalls, a community parade, sports, and opportunities for jobs, skills, and learning. The place where I'm staying, Barton Bunker, had a booth at this event.</p>
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<p>Penshurst Place<br />
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A 14th-century Manor House and its Gardens.<br />
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The ancestral home of the Sidney family.<br />
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The House, once the property of King Henry VIII, was left to his son, King Edward VI, who granted it to Sir William Sidney in 1552.<br />
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The Sidney family has been in continuous occupation since 1552, a period spanning more than 470 years.<br />
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Grade I Listed.<br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penshurst_Place" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penshurst_Place</a></p>
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<p>A look around the Herefordshire town of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leominster" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Leominster</a>.<br />
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Seen from West Street. <br />
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JMart Leominster<br />
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Church Buildings, Burgess Street.</p>
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<p>A look around the Herefordshire town of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leominster" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Leominster</a>.<br />
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This is on Bridge Street in Leominster. <br />
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Kenwater House other side of the River Kenwater, close to the car park by Leominster Fire Station.<br />
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2 Bridge Street<br />
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Grade II listed building<br />
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<a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1255358" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Kenwater House</a><br />
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SO4959 BRIDGE STREET 808-1/1/13 (East side) 24/07/54 No.2 and Kenwater House (Formerly Listed as: BRIDGE STREET No.2 Light House)<br />
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House, now shop and dwelling. C18. Roughcast; hipped Welsh slate roof; 2 brick stacks to right rear. L-shaped on plan. 2 storeys and attic; 5-window range: late C19 6/6 sashes (C18 to left) in broad, moulded cases, and blind opening; deep moulded and modillioned wood eaves; 3 roof-dormers with C19 two-light casements, with enriched architraves, under hipped roofs. Entrance to centre right: part-glazed 6-panel door in moulded case, with fanlight, under coved, moulded semicircular hood on scrolled brackets; flanked by 6/6 sashes in broad, moulded cases; to left, passage to rear, with 6-panel double doors under moulded lintels; storey band; moulded quoins. Right returned side: central blind opening flanked by pairs of C20 sashes in broad beaded cases, to ground and first floors; returned band and eaves detail. Wing to rear: rendered; slate roof; brick stack; various sashes, lights and casements; storey band; roof-dormer. INTERIOR not inspected. (RCHME: Herefordshire: 119 (38)).<br />
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Listing NGR: SO4958959350</p>
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<p>Marilyn Ann of Beer</p>
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<p>TOPJACK is a modular Jack Up barge with 250 tonne lift_Topbond Ltd</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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<p>Walmer Castle and Gardens</p>
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