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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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What purpose was Stonehenge built for?

It's not an easy question to answer, not directly that is. What is for sure is that our interpretations of its 'purpose' are very likely to be wrong, for example there is not scrap of archaeological evidence that Stonehenge ever functioned as 'an observatory' that is a modern myth. That said it has an axis of alignment fixed on the shortest and longest days of the year (the winter and summer solstices). If we are to get near to understanding its purpose we need to know what went into its design, and that can be answered.

If we look closely we see a geometrically accurate piece of architecture, one that is designed precisely around mirrored symmetry (set either side of the axis). 'Astronomical' events tend not to be 'symmetrical' when translated into features and the ground, and such alignments that exist are to be found between the stones themselves , not to distant objects or sight lines. In short Stonehenge was designed on a drawing board, largely prefabricated, and somehow reflects a prehistoric cosmology, a religion - that was concerned with harmonious mirrored symmetry.

What bridges does the river thames go under?

The Thames is Englandâ??s longest river and the United Kingdomâ??s second longest river. Human settlement along the banks of the Thames dates back to the Neolithic era, and evidence shows bridge construction as far back as Roman times. In the present day over 200 bridges cross the Thames, the most famous of which is the London Bridge.

How far roughly is it from East anglia to South East England?

East Anglia and the metropolitan area of London are both large areas so this cannot be answered without more detail.

They are almost next to each other.

What is the longest in England?

pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism

is the longest word, its a disorder that runs in the genes.

What is Stonehenge dedicated to?

Archaeological evidence found in 2008 indicates that Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings.The dating of cremated remains found on the site indicate that deposits contain human bone from as early as 3000 BC, and continued for at least another 500 years.

What was a shilling worth in the 1800's in England?

Around 1880 the purchasing power of one shilling was very roughly comparable to four pounds now.

What does England celebrate?

england celebrates many celebration and special days like

in janury

New Year (1st)

Bank Holiday

Twefth night (5th)

Plough Monday

in february

Candlemas Day (1st)

St Valentines Day (14th)

March

  • St David's Day (1st) (Wales)
  • St Patrick's Day (17th) (Ireland)

Special Days that move each year(February/March/April)

  • Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
  • Lent
  • Mothering Sunday

    (UK Mothers Day)

  • Easter

April

  • April Fool's Day (1st)
  • St George's Day (23rd) (England)

May

  • May Day (1st)
  • Rochester Sweeps Festival
  • Two Bank Holidays
  • Whistun

June

  • Trooping of the Colour
  • Fathers' Day
  • Wimbledon Tennis Championship

August

  • Edinburgh Festival
  • Notting Hill Carnival
  • Bank Holiday

September

  • Harvest Festival

October

  • Halloween (31st)

November

  • Bonfire Night (5th)
  • Remembrance Day (11th)
  • St Andrew's Day (30th)
  • Advent

December

  • Advent
  • Christmas (25th)
  • Boxing Day (26th)

What is Stonehenge famous for?

Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the

whole of Britain and has attracted visitors from earliest times. It stands as a timeless monument to the people who built it.

What river features found along river thames?

There are many recognised and naturally formed features along the length of the River Thames. The valley through which it flows for example, the hills through and around where the river flows.

Where is the tallest church in England?

As you have stated 'chapel' I assume that you are referring to Christian places of worship as opposed to places of worship in other religions or pre Christian religious sites like Stonehenge or Avebury. It is difficult to define the largest 'chapel' in the UK, as the word 'chapel' can have many different meanings - from a small area inside a larger church set aside for worship and dedicated to a particular saint (eg, a lady chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary), or a church that is associated with a larger building (eg St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle) or a non-conformist church such as a Baptist Chapel or Methodist Chapel. Since some non-conformist places of worship are called chapels and some churches for no good reason but local custom, to define the largest 'chapel' is almost impossible. However, as for a Christian church - the largest church in the UK, and the largest Anglican church in the world, and the largest place of worship of any modern religion is the Anglican Cathedral of Liverpool. This mammoth building has the highest modern vaulting in the world (Nelson's column in London would just fit underneath it - if you removed Nelson's hat) at 116 feet and also boasts the largest pipe organ in the UK - a mammoth 5-manual instrument of 10,268 pipes, and is regarded as probably the largest fully-operational organ (as opposed to those in the USA that are only partially functioning) in the world. It has the highest (219 feet) and heaviest (31 tons) peal of church bells in the world. The cathderal's length is 619 feet and its floor area 104,275 square feet or nearly 2.4 acres or over two football pitches, and its tower is 331 feet tall.

Where is nottingham?

In the English Midlands. It is a county in England. Nottinghamshire is roughly in the centre of England.

How are land-use laws in the United States different from the land-use laws inherited from England?

Private property owners in the United States can restrict public access to their land

Does it cost anything to tour Buckingham Palace?

Approximate cost is $57/adult. Tours are given only in August and September when the Queen is visiting her royal residence in Scotland. Tours only access 19 of the State Rooms and none of the private residence. You can order tickets online at the official website below.

I have taken this from the official site, :)

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Recored information 0171 799 2331; Group bookings and enquiries 0171 839 1377; Advance credit card bookings 0171 321 2333

Description

Magnificentl palace with important works of art in central London. Official residence of HM Queen. Tour of numerous state rooms.

Location

In the middle of Green Park, central London. No parking. Nearest underground stations: St. Jame's Park, Green Park & Victoria

Opening Times

8th August- 5th October, 9.30am-4.30pm daily

Admission Prices

Adults £9.00 Children (under 17)£5.00 (under 5) Free

What was the names of the two houses of Parliament in England?

The Commonwealth of Nations does not have a Parliament. It does have a Parliamentary Associations through which members of Parliament fro the many member states can share ideas and experiences.

What is the history of the flag of England?

The flag of England came from the Catholic church, it has been around for nearly 2000 years, in 1066 William of Normandy went to the Pope and said he would fight for the sake of Christianity and therefore took the Catholic flag into battle and it became the flag of England from this point.

How far is Brampton ON from London ON?

It's not too far of a drive. I would say max is two hours. From Brampton, go down the 410 to the 401, follow till you hit Highburry rd. It's not too far of a drive. I would say max is two hours. From Brampton, go down the 410 to the 401, follow till you hit Highburry rd.

Where do visitors come from to go to the lake district?

Mainly family or the elderly as there's lots of family activites and per usual the elderly have too much time on their hands and so decide to go there and creep on the families, no but for real, old people like the scenery and hiking as well as families.

How many times can England fit into Germany?

The UK has a land area of 94,060 mi^2, while India has an area of 1.269 mi^2. This means that approximately 13.49 UK's will fit into one India.

What mountain range separates Scotland and England?

Southern Uplands -hills rather than mountains

Different Answer:

The Cheviot Hills naturally divide Scotland from England, with "The Cheviot" a major hill in the UK, being located just a mile or two south of the English/Scottish border.

Who lived in bodiam castle?

The castle was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge in order to defend the surrounding area from French Invasion. In later years it belonged to the Bosville and the Levett families and after 1664 fell into decay until the 20th Century. It was restored by Lord Curson and bequeathed to the National Trust in 1926