England: A Thousand Pictures in a Single Word
What do you see when someone mentions England?
- A mist-shrouded island?
- Ancient stone circles?
- Roman villas or proud castles?
- Quaint villages of mellow stone?
- A cricket match on a village green?
- A lavish afternoon tea?
Or do you see a bright, vibrant metropolis with busy streets, shops, restaurants, clubs, galleries and theatres?
Whichever it is, you'd be right.
This island boasts stunning landscapes, more than 5000 years of history, top hotels and restaurants, a thriving art scene and modern, buzzing cities.
But it also has a quirky, unexpected side. A side that reveals itself when you step off the beaten track, stop for a while and open your mind.
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Do you love English history or traditional English food?
Do you need ideas for your forthcoming visit?
If you answer 'yes' to either of these questions, this is the site for you.
We want to grow Essentially England into a goldmine of information that you can turn to whether you need recipes for a dinner party, historical facts for a crossword puzzle or just one more idea for your next holiday.
But we also hope to share our love for England's quirky side, which has survived the invention of theme parks and traffic jams and mobile phones, and which - if found - can turn your visit from 'just another holiday' into that one 'special memory.'
You'll find it if you dare to go where your whimsy takes you and do things you've never attempted before:
Stay in a lighthouse, drive a steam train, play golf late at night.
Follow the invading Romans across the country.
Solve an ancient murder.
Join a cheese rolling contest.
Walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters from books or films.
Eat your way around the country if your waistline can handle it.
Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Come with an open mind and discover the unexpected.
We will be here to welcome you!
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Traditional English Recipes Want to cook Sunday lunch like grandma used to? Find out here how to prepare traditional English recipes, the Classics of English Cookery
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English Monarchs English Monarchs - Who Ruled England When (and How)
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Prehistoric England From cave dwellings to stone circles and hill forts: the people of prehistoric England are as elusive as they are surprising.
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Norman England From the Norman conquest to the end of England's first civil war: Norman England was a land in turmoil in a time of change.
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