England
England is a country of 56 million that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest of England and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. England is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. Laced by great rivers and small streams, England is a fertile land, and the generosity of its soil has supported a thriving agricultural economy for millennia. In the early 19th century, England became the epicenter of a worldwide Industrial Revolution and soon the world’s most industrialized country. Drawing resources from every settled continent, cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool converted raw materials into manufactured goods for a global market, while London, the country’s capital, emerged as one of the world’s preeminent cities and the hub of a political, economic, and cultural network that extended far beyond England’s shores. Today the metropolitan area of London encompasses much of southeastern England and continues to serve as the financial center of Europe and to be a center of innovation—particularly in popular culture. Let's explore some of the most famous sights of this iconic country in today's update - in both clear and rainy conditions.
Our tour of England begins with a stop in one of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes - Lake District. This mountainous region of north-west England is renown for its craggy mountains, pristine lakes, and rolling hillsides - and it makes for for some excellent hiking with beautiful views from all around.
We travel east through northern England, finally reaching the region of Yorkshire. This section of England is home to endless rolling dales and glens - these grassy hills stretch on for as far as the eye can see and are also a popular area to explore for locals and tourists alike.
Another one of England's most beautiful natural sights is the Bluebell Woods. Each spring, ancient beech forests get completely surrounded by a sea of violet-colored, sweetly-scented flowers - making for a remarkable view.
We travel further through the countryside - and when viewed from above, the never ending maze of farms, farmland, and villages is truly spectacular.
The rain picks up as we traverse our way through a landscape dominated by low, stone walls and rural farming plots for as far as the eye can see.
We travel further along the country's western coastline until we reach Liverpool, another one of England's most famed cities. Liverpool is home to unique blend of historic and modern architecture - and over the years, proposed buildings like New Anfield Stadium could totally revamp the city's skyline.
As we venture out of Liverpool and into the English countryside, city after city is dominated largely by single or two-story terraced housing that stretches far into the suburbs. Here we see a typical view of suburban England on a rainy morning.
The rain finally gives way - and we get a clear look at another iconic English city - Blackpool. This seaside resort town is located on the country's Irish Sea coastline and is best known for the towering 520 ft tall Blackpool Tower - which when first opened in 1891, was the tallest man made structure in the British Empire.
A typical afternoon around some of Blackpool's suburban terraces.
England is home to all sorts of distinctive Victorian and Georgian architecture. The Royal Crescent in Bath is one of the city's most distinctive sights.
Another one of England's most iconic cities is Manchester - and it's certainly changed over the centuries. Going back to the early 1800s, Manchester and other major English cities once played a major role in the Industrial Revolution, where manufacturing took off across Europe and the United States.
Manchester is a city that's well known for its famous football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. Here we see the home field of Manchester United, Old Trafford - which was first opened in 1910 and has seen many renovations over the years.
No trip to England is complete without a visit to the country's iconic capital city of London. The famed Palace of Westminster is especially stunning at nighttime and is a must-visit.
We travel further south, finally reaching the English Channel - and along the city of Dover is where you'll find one of the country's most famed natural wonders, the White Cliffs of Dover. These dazzling white chalk cliffs tower 350 feet above the water below and are quite the sight to see.
Another one of England's most famed sights is the famous prehistoric monument Stonehenge. Consisting of a ring of standing stones, each standing 13 feet high, this mysterious monument has amazed locals and tourists since its construction back in approx. 2500 BCE.
Our look at England concludes with a look over the country's second largest city - Birmingham. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s, the city has grown rapidly over the centuries and is now an important regional commerce hub and is also home to one of England's most notable skylines.
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