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Questions related to the country of England, which is located on the island of Great Britain. The island lies close to the Atlantic coast of Europe. England together with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales comprises the nation called The United Kingdom.
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Where can one buy England rugby shirts?
You can purchase an England football shirt from a variety of locations. You can go to your local sports store, order direct from the England Football website, or you can try sites such as eBay.
What towns in England end with dale?
'Dale' is Norse-derived, northern English dialect for valley.
Most places ending in 'dale' are valleys, named usually after the river which flows through them. An example is Rochdale, which is a town in the valley of the river Roche
For example: Wensleydale (famous for its cheese), Nidderdale, Airedale, Wharfedale
How much does a train locomotive cost?
I saw a very small Witcomb locomotive refurbished for a narrow gauge selling for $550,000.00. I would say a full size locomotive would go for about anywhere from 1 to 3 million dollars.
A brand new GE ES44AC would go for 2-3 million bucks
Technically, it would make you a British citizen. As for example, both parents are of an African origin- Ghana. Therefore, you would classify yourself as an African. You r parents would be Ghanaian, and British, which is of dual nationality; if they were born there and immigrated to Great Britain. If you were to have both a British passport and a Ghanaian one, you would be of dual nationality too. You would then classify yourself as a British Citizen, with a Ghanaian background.
Who was the longest ruling queen in England?
The longest reigning King of England was King Henry III, who reigned for 56 years from 19 October 1216 - 16 November 1272.
In 1707 the title "King (or Queen) of England" ceased to exist - the crowns of England and Scotland were united and the monarch (Queen Anne at the time) became Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
The longest reigning King of The United Kingdom was King George III, who reigned for 59 years from 25 October 1760 - 29 January 1820.
During his reign, on 1st January 1801, the crowns of Great Britain and Ireland were united and he became King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The longest reigning Monarch of The United Kingdom was Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years from 20th June 1837 until 22nd January 1901.
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This London palace is the official home of Her Majesty the queen of England?
The Main Official Residence is Buckingham Palace, but the Palace of Hollyroodhouse is the official residence in scotland, and Windsor Castle is a sort of retreat. Other Homes such as Balmoral are owned by the Queen herself, where as Buckingham etc are owned by the Government
The currency in England is called pounds?
The currency in England is the Pound Sterling. In 1971 the UK adopted decimal currency. !00 pence is equal to one pound sterling. The notes in circulation are £50, £20, £10 and £5. The coins in circulation are £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p.
Why is there a limit in place for drink driving in England?
The 30mph speed limits where initially introduced in the 1930s in built up areas in an attempt to reduce casualties. The 70mph limit on previously unrestricted roads was introduced in the 1970s for in response to the growing number of accidents and fatalities on Britain's motorways.
Many people criticise the enforcement of speed limits as a 'way to make money' however the money raised from speeding tickets and speed awareness courses is far outweighed by the cost of enforcement and the clear up of speed-related incidents.
What is famous university in London?
London University itself is the most famous university in the capital. It comprises many colleges, including:
Birkbeck College,
Courtauld Institute of Art,
Goldsmiths College,
Heythrop College,
Imperial Colleges of Science, Technology and Medicine,
Institute of Education,
King's College,
London Business School,
London School of Economics and Political Science,
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,
Queen Mary College,
Royal Academy of Music,
Royal Holloway College,
School of Oriental and African Studies,
St George's, University of London
The Institute of Cancer Research,
The Royal Veterinary College,
University College London
How do you get to big ben by tube?
Well, you walk into the tube station, sit on the tube, ride the tube, get off the tube, wave goodbye to the tube as it slowly descends into the gaping black hole that is the tube tunnel and then get out of thee tube station and prey that by a lucky chance you have picked the correct tube to get to Big Ben. Good Luck.
What identification do you need to sail from Ireland to England?
This can depend on your own nationality. You would need to check with your local authorities. Depending on where in the world you come from, you may need a visa. As a general rule though, for any international travel always bring a passport.
The "London Eye" began life as an idea in 1993.
The "Sunday Times" started a competition in collaboration with the "Architecture Foundation" to create a new landmark in London for the Millennium.
Husband and Wife Architects, David Marks and Julia Barfield decided to design something with a viewpoint, which was lacking in London. They submitted plans for a viewing wheel in the form of a bicycle wheel. Although there was no winner of the competition they continued to push on with their design. Eventually they founded the "Millennium Wheel Company" and received financial backing from "British Airways" to develop the structure.
Parts for the "Eye" were manufacture in many Countries including France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Czech Republic and of course the UK.
Once the foundations were built on the banks of the River Thames the structure was shipped in in many thousands of pieces and resembled a giant jigsaw puzzle. Some parts were literally shipped up the Thames on barges.
In June 1999 the building began. The sections were put together lying horizontal across the river on temporary floating and fixed pontoons. Work to lift it upright began on 9th October, and eventually by 17th October the wheel was lifted up vertically for the first time using a huge floating crane. This was a mammoth operation in itself.
Although it is designed for permanent fixture it is possible to disassemble and move it to another site if necessary.
The "Eye" was officially opened on 31st December 1999 by the then Prime Minister Tony Blair. However because of technical problems it did not open to the public until March 2000 after many tests and trials.
The "London Eye" is located in Jubilee Gardens on the south bank of the River Thames, next to Westminster Bridge and opposite Big Ben.
The height of the "Eye" is 135 metres and it's circumference is 424 metres. At the time of building it was the tallest observation wheel in the world. It weighs 2100 metric tonnes. It moves at 0.26 metres a second, a quarter of the average walking speed.
There are 32 capsules weighing 10 tonnes each, of which each one can carry 25 people (800 in all). From the top of the "Eye" viewing distance is 40 kilometres on a clear day. Each capsule has a full 360 degree viewing angle. Each rotation takes about 30 minutes.
The A-frame supports the wheel in it's vertical position at a 65 degree angle from one side only, allowing it to be positioned over the river from the bank. It's legs are 58 metres long, the hub is 10 metres long and has a diameter of 4.5 metres. There are 64 spoke cables and 16 rim rotation cables.
It took 16 months to build and cost £75 million but it has made all that money back. Since opening it has taken over 3.5 million visitors a year. In 2010 it celebrated it's 10th birthday.
The "Eye" lets able-bodied visitor step on and off as it's moving but stops to let disabled people board, contrary to the belief it doesn't stop. It also stops at the end of the day.
The "Eye" is managed by the "Merlin Entertainments Group".
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What three problems did the US Government face in waging the war against England?
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How long would it take to get to Antarctica from England?
The quickest way to get from London to Antarctica would be to fly:
* London, UK - Hong Kong, China: 11.5-12.25 hours depending on the airline and aircraft There is usually about a 2 hour minimum stop in Hong Kong.
* Hong Kong, China - Auckland, New Zealand - Christchurch, New Zealand: 14-18 hours depending on the aircraft and on flight connection times from Auckland. * Christchurch, New Zealand - McMurdo Sound, Antarctica: 5 or 7-8 hours depending on the aircraft. Note that the flights to Antarctica require you to be wearing Antarctic Clothing. This is specialized clothing and is issued a few days before the flight so a few days are required in Christchurch before travelling on to Antarctica.
(The Antarctic Clothing issued will take up about 9kg of the 34kg baggage allowance per person allowed on this flight.)
What were the effects of British rule on Indian tribes?
the British rule affected the tribal life severely. the freedom of the tribal was snatched away by the British. the British imposed taxes on these tribal for more revenue
When Cecil sharp came to America he was hoping to find a type of song. what type was it?
old English ballads
How many people on isle of wight?
you cant really say because people are born every day and night! this questiion has no speciffic meaning because it hasn't got a specidfec date or time there i hacv proven ur answer!
What was the population of England in 2010?
In 2008, the population of England was 61.3 million people. The population density at that time was 656 people per square mile.... The population number given is of all of the United Kingdom. The population of England on its own was about 50 million.
