City of Lancaster : Britain

City of Lancaster : Britain
The City of Lancaster is a local government district and city in Lancashire in North West England. Its main town is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status (see the Lancaster article for the main description of the town). Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham, Slyne, and Carnforth.
The etymology of Lancaster is derived from its large and imposing castle, and one of the two rivers that run through it, the River Lune (the other being the Ribble). Language evolution from the old name of Loyne Castrum, gives the modern name Lancaster. (more…)

Kingston upon Hull : Britain

Kingston upon Hull : Britain
Hull or Kingston upon Hull is a British city situated on the north bank of the Humber estuary. It is surrounded by the East Riding of Yorkshire, but is a unitary authority. The council is today called Hull City Council, and refers to the city as Hull.
Unusually for an historic English city, Hull has no cathedral. It does, however, have the Holy Trinity church, claimed to be the largest parish church in England.
Hull has an extensive museum and visitor quarter which includes Wilberforce House, Hull and East Riding Museum, the Ferens Gallery, the Maritime Museum, Streetlife and Transport Museum, the Spurn Lightship, the Arctic Corsair and the Deep. It also features the University of Hull as well as a smaller campus for the University of Lincoln. (more…)

Hereford : Britain

Hereford : Britain
Hereford (Welsh: Henffordd (pronounced “Henfuth�)) is a historic city in the west of England, close to the border with Wales and on the River Wye. It is the county town of Herefordshire. In 2001, Hereford had a population of 50,154.
Hereford has a cathedral which dates from 1079 which contains the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world dating from the 13th century and restored in the late 20th. An early town charter from 1189 describes it as ‘Hereford in Wales’. [1]
It is known chiefly as a trading centre for a wider agricultural and rural area. Products from Hereford include: (Bulmer’s) cider, beer, leather goods, cattle, nickel alloys and chemicals. (more…)

Gloucester : Britain

Gloucester : Britain
Gloucester (pronounced [ˈglɒstə]) is a city in south-west England, close to the Welsh border. In 1991 it had a population of 106,526. Traditionally Gloucester has been the county town of Gloucestershire.
It is located on the left (east) bank of the River Severn, 114 miles west-north-west of London. It is sheltered by the Cotswolds on the east, while the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean rise prominently to the west and north-west.
Gloucester is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn estuary, allowing larger ships to reach the docks than would be possible on the tidal reaches of the river itself.. (more…)

Exeter : Britain

Exeter : Britain
The city of Exeter is the county town of Devon, in England, UK. It is located at 50° 43′ 25″ N 3° 31′ 39″ W. In the 2001 census its population was recorded at 111,066. The city’s motto, Semper fidelis, was suggested by Elizabeth I.
Attractions in Exeter
The front of Exeter Cathedral
Ruined gatehouse at Rougemont Castle. Note the red sandstone, characteristic of many older Exeter buildings.
Among the notable buildings in Exeter are: (more…)