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| Area (sq km): | 130,410 | |
| Population: | 60,776,238 | |
| Nationality: | English | |
| Local Name: | England | |
| Language: | English, Welsh, Gaelic |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | London | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 240V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .uk | |
| Religion: | Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian |
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| Climate: | Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| GDP: | $1.93 trillion | |
| Unemployment: | 2.9% | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-17.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Birmingham(BHX), Liverpool(LPL), London(LGW), London(LTN), London(LHR), London(STN), Manchester(MAN) |
Legend of King Arthur & England cottages
Look for England cottages and embark on a journey rooted in Celtic lore. Discover the country’s heritage and learn of English legends like the great King Arthur, Lord Nelson and Sir Isaac Newton.
When you rent England cottages you will discover that English heritage begins with the Celts who dominated much of Western Europe and the United Kingdom until the Roman invasion of 43 AD.
After 400 years of rule, the Romans left England leaving it in control of the Anglo-Saxons who began spreading Christianity and establishing links between England, Scandinavia and the Vikings. The Normans gained control of the Kingdom of England when William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
The Norman occupation of the Kingdom of England set the stage for one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. The Normans changed the English language and England is credited as the origin of the English language. The Church of England reached its pinnacle and English law laid the foundation for systems still used all over the world.
England’s signing of the Magna Carta is regarded as the birth of democracy. England later went on to become the first industrialised country in the world. Incidentally, the Norman occupation brought England closer to continental Europe, but began to drive a wedge between England and France, creating a rivalry lasting well into the 19th Century.
King Arthur, Camelot & Excalibur
To speak of English legends is to begin with the great King Arthur, the king of kings, Camelot and Excalibur. His tales are still popular today and he has inspired artwork, fictional novels and plenty of Hollywood films.
The romanticism of King Arthur centres on Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table, Sir Lancelot and Sir Percival. The sword Excalibur and the inception of chivalry are all central to King Arthur, which is at your fingertips from when you choose to stay in England cottages or English country cottages.
Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare & Lord Nelson
Another world famous Englishman is Charles Darwin of the theory of evolution based on research from the Galapagos Islands. Charles Dickens, the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare are also considered highly as influential writers.
William Wilberforce was instrumental in the abolishment of slavery. The steam turbine changed the face of generating electricity, while Sir Isaac Newton revolutionised science. Lord Nelson was the English Admiral famous for saving England during the Napoleonic Wars. The list goes on and on. Take a trip to a country steeped in history by booking England cottages in the countryside.