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England
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 are famous places does the River Thames flow through?
The River Thames is quite a long river and travels a fair distance from the Cotswolds before reaching Greater London and finding its way to the Thames Estuary
It passes through Henley, then on to Windsor, passing Windsor Castle, and Eton the famous school. It then runs through Chertsey before making its way to Hampton Court , passing Hampton Court Palace. It then passes through Twickenham before making its way to Richmond, and up pass Kew Gardens on One Side, and Syon Park and Syon Park House on the other side.
It passes under Kew Bridge and then Putney Bridge as it heads for Central London.
As it heads to Battersea it passes Battersea Power station and Battersea Park on its way to the Embankment
The Embankment holds most of the famous places, such a the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye, Tate Gallery and Southbank. Passing The naval Ship HMS Belfast that is a museum it heads to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and the new City Hall for the Mayor before curling around the Docklands and the O2 Arena.
Heading towards Greenwich it passes the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum before making its way to the Thames Barrier and widening into the Thames Estuary
On its journey it branches off into several Canals and Docks, which have a long history as part of London's Shipping Empire.
Why is it drier in the east of England?
In simple terms, the prevailing winds that hit the UK arrive (mostly) from the west / south-west, which is from across the Atlantic Ocean, meaning in turn that they are usually carrying water.
Running north - south along the UK are the Pennine Hills - these cause winds arriving from the western directions to rise, thus consequently forcing them to drop the rain they contain, which in turn means that as the clouds then progress towards the east of the UK, they hold less water and rain is therefore less likely.
Parts of the castle are open to the public at certain times.
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What is the name of the wall which run across north England?
Hadrian's Wall. It's actually all in England.
What is the most remarkable thing in London England according to Xia Qinggao- Hsieh Ch'ing kao?
Name of traveller must be given.
What document separated the American colonies from England?
which document explained the reasons that the colonies where breaking from england from their own country
How hard was it to build Stonehenge?
There were three major challenges involved in the building of stonehenge...
1) Selecting and shaping the 'right' stones.
2) Transporting the stones to the Salisbury plain (some came from south Wales).
3) Erecting the stones to acheive the desired monument.
Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, ruled England from 17th November 1558 until her death on 24th March 1603. She was replaced by King James I, the first Stuart Monarch, who reigned until his death on 27th March 1625.
throught the processes of long shore drift and transportation & deposition
How far is england from Mainland europe?
The shortest distance... is across the Dover strait - part of the English channel. The distance is just 20.7 miles (18.0 nm 33.3 Km).
The lowest form of social organization established by King Alfred the Great in England was the "hundred." This system organized local communities into groups of about 100 households, facilitating local governance and mutual defense. It served as a framework for law enforcement, administration, and military organization, enhancing social cohesion and stability during a time of Viking invasions.
What are the best cities in the northeast of England?
Newcastle
Strangely enough, Newcastle is NOT, although it IS perceived to be a bigger, more 'senior' city.
To be accurate, this title is held by Sunderland!
Where does the river Thames rise?
The source is usually given as Thames Head, which is about one mile north of Kemble, near Lechlade and Circencester in Gloucestershire, England.
The Thames rises in the Cotswolds at Trewsbury Mead, 108.5 metres (356 feet) above sea level, though you have to use your imagination to a fair degree as for most of the year there is no sign of water. The source is marked by a solitary stone with the inscription:
The Conservation of the River Thames
1857 -1974
This Stone was Placed Here to Mark the
Source of the River Thames
However, the source of the Thames is disputed. The Environment Agency (and its predecessors), the Ordnance Survey and most authorities now accept that Trewsbury Mead is the source but others hold that the true source of the Thames is at Seven Springs, some eleven miles further north and a little to the south of Cheltenham. Officially this is the source of the River Churn, a tributary of the Thames that joins at Cricklade. The stream that flows from Trewsbury Mead has been called the Thames throughout recorded history. Similarly, the river from Seven Springs has been called the Churn from earliest times, giving rise to the names of the villages of North and South Cerney and to Cirencester (Corinium) itself. But this is an argument that can never be fully settled.
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What is the world rank of England?
It is closest in size to the state of alabama! AnswerEngland is 97th by land area and 24th by population. The UK (Which consists of England Scotland Wales and Nothern Ireland) would be 79th by area and 22nd by population.
What is the record size for a pike caught in the British Isles and what year was it cought?
the record size for biggest pike caught in the British Isles is (4'3")ft long
Why there is no president in UK?
Because it is a constitutional monarchy. Only republics have presidents.
Where are the haunted houses on the isle of wight?
There are many, the isle of wight is known to be one of the most haunted places in the UK. and the place i, (a superstitious person) decided to live.
great.
The isle of wight is the most haunted island in the world with over 100 ghost stories.
The most haunted houses:
1: Knighton Gorges Manor
2: Appuldurcombe House
Are British people from England?
The English refers only to the people of England. The Scots take great exception to being called English, the Welsh don't like it, either, nor do the people of Northern Ireland. So you were right and the person who corrected you was wrong. For the inhabitants of the United Kingdom as a whole it's common to use the word British.
Is Stonehenge guarded at night or at a certain times?
Yes, stonehenge is guarded by the 8 mystical spirits of the Nephilim. One must possess the rune of Zanthor in order to be allowed into stonehenge.
What are some Popular holidays in England?
We celebrate New Years day We celebrate Good Friday and Easter Monday We have a holiday for May Day We have a holiday for Whitsuntide We have the August Bank holiday We celebrate Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Dec 26th). On Christmas day we give presents to one another and have a family dinner with roast turkey. All these are public holidays plus On October 31st we have Halloween when the children dress up as witches and knock on doors to beg for presents (sweets or fruit). On November 5th we celebrate Bonfire night, with burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes on the bonfire and lots of fireworks. We children used to sit in the street with a guy made out of old clothes stuffed with newspapers and ask passers-by for "A penny for the guy" to get money for fireworks
Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be king of England?
This was Sven Forkbeard (died 1014). Sven Forkbeard conquered Norway in 999 and began the conquest of England in 991 which Canute II. the Great of Denmark completed, he was crowned King of England in 1017. Norway could expulse the Danish intruders after the death of Sven. England elected an own king after the Danish reign end in 1042, it was Edward the Confessor (1012-1066) who was declared Saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander III..
Orlando Bandinelli from Siena was teacher of law in Bologna when he was appointed Cardinal in 1153 and Chancellor of the Roman Church in 1156. As such he was an influential counsellor of Hadrian IV.. At the election of the successor the Cardinal assembly could not agree on a common choice, the anti-imperial majority voted for Orlando on 07.09.1159 who called himself Alexander III., the minority of Emperor supporters voted for Octavian who acted as Counter-Pope Victor IV. until 1164. The schism was continued with the Counter-Popes Paschalis III., Calixtus III. and Innozenz III. until 1180. Alexander's pontificate was determined by the struggle with his counter-papal opponents who were positioned by Emperor Barbarossa. After Alexander could defeat Barbarossa in the Battle of Legnano in 1176 by support of the Lombardy urban alliance Barbarossa dropped Calixtus III., in the peace treaty of Venice in 1177 Friedrich I. refrained from occupying Church property. The Lateran Concilium of 1179 determined that for a valid Pope election a two third majority would be imperative. Furthermore the French Waldensians, Catharians and Albigensians were condemned and Sanctification was declared an exclusive papal privilege. During the pontificate of Alexander also the severe conflict with the English National Church took place. Alexander had supported Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in his cathedral in 1170 and Sanctified by the Pope in the same year. Alexander III., one of the most powerful medieval Popes, died on 30.08.1181.
What is the prehistoric stone circle called that is located in Wiltshire England?
It is called Stonehenge and it stands on the Salisbury Plain
