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>Previously unposted and restored photograph of preserved London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class D49 4-4-0 steam locomotive 62712 'Morayshire' hauling the 1924 'Quad Art' set at Weybourne Station on the heritage North Norfolk Railway in the County of  Norfolk (UK) on March 8th 2015.<br />
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 62712 was at the North Norfolk Railway courtesy of the  the National Museum of Scotland and the Scottish Railway Preservation Society as special guest locomotive for the NNR's March Steam Gala 2015. <br />
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62712 was designed and built by Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LNER Sir Nigel Gresley as 246 at Darlington Works in February 1928. <br />
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62712 was retired by British Railways on July 3rd 1961. <br />
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62712 is the only Class D49 extant in preservation out of 76 locomotives built. The rest were scrapped. <br />
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My Sheringham, Cromer, Holt and the North Norfolk Railway album <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsjBS95cu" rel="noreferrer nofollow">flic.kr/s/aHsjBS95cu</a> <br />
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Photography courtesy of my occasional photostream contributor Mr Philip Alexander and is posted to my photostream with very kind permission.</p>
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<p>Another of my hundreds of photos of Winchester Cathedral. Portsmouth is my closest cathedral but Winchester is only 20 miles away. <br />
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The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Saint Peter, Saint Paul and Saint Swithun, commonly known as Winchester Cathedral, is the cathedral of the city of Winchester, England, and is among the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and is the mother church for the ancient Diocese of Winchester. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the Dean of Winchester.<br />
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The cathedral as it stands today was built from 1079 to 1532 and is dedicated to numerous saints, most notably Swithun of Winchester. It has a very long and very wide nave in the Perpendicular Gothic style, an Early English retrochoir, and Norman transepts and tower. With an overall length of 558 feet (170 m), it is the longest medieval cathedral in the world. With an area of 53,480 square feet (4,968 m2), it is also the sixth-largest cathedral by area in the UK, surpassed only by Liverpool, St Paul's, York, Westminster (RC) and Lincoln.<br />
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History<br />
Though churches were recorded in Winchester as early as 164, the first Christian church can be traced back to c. 648, when King Cenwalh of Wessex built a small, cross-shaped building just north of the present building. This building, known as the Old Minster, became the cathedral for the new Diocese of Winchester in 662, a vast area stretching from the English Channel to the River Thames, the bishopric having been transferred from Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire by Bishop Wine. The design of this early church cannot be confirmed, for no trace other than ground plan exists today, but Wolstan mentions a gateway tower situated some distance from the west end. Wine died in c. 672, but one of his later successors, Swithun, would become one of the most famous Bishops of Winchester.<br />
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Whether Swithun himself oversaw any expansion of the Old Minster is unknown, but it is recorded in Acta Sanctorum that from 963 to 984, Bishop Æthelwold greatly expanded the church, the works being finished by the following Bishop, Alphege. The church was rededicated in 993, and consisted of a central tower, north and south aisles, transepts, crypt and an apse, and was briefly the largest church in Europe. Also on the site was the New Minster, in direct competition with the neighbouring Old Minster. The New Minster was begun by Alfred the Great but completed in 901 by his son Edward the Elder. These two monasteries existed side by side, the monks becoming virtually intertwined with one another. Swithun's body, which according to his wishes had been buried in the graveyard outside the church, was brought inside and housed in a magnificent shrine.</p>
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<p>London, England-Wembley Park (&quot;A Guiding Light&quot;, features 36 seven-meter-tall banners and twinkling overhead luminaries for Christmas)</p>
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<p>London, England-Bratwurst from vendor at King's Cross Christmas Market</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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<p>In the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, England, UK.</p>
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