"England under the skin" England by KennetRose


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The United Kingdom is a pretty crowded place - with one fifth of the population of the United States packed into a space that would sit comfortably within Pennsylvania.

Even then, a lot of it is sparsely populated. It's a land of hidden secrets, impossible to get to know without spending a lot of time here. England is a varied and subtle place, and you need to be patient and let it come to you.

This page attempts to guide the traveller to the highlights, well-known or otherwise. Some of the places mentioned are the subject of other pages of mine, and I've indicated where this is the case.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A land with history oozing from under every rock
  • Cons:Overcrowded and sometimes downright rude!
  • In a nutshell:Infinitely subtle if you know where to look
  • Intro Written Sep 23, 2002
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  • SandiefromAus Jan 24, 2009 at 3:27 PM Report Abuse

    I don't appreciate being called a "wimpy antipodean" I had forgotten how condescending U lot can be towards us Colonials, are U peeved that we chose Vegemite over Marmite? Is it necessary for U to advocate one of your customs by denigrating one of ours?

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    amandajayne81 Jul 5, 2008 at 1:36 AM Report Abuse

    Some more great pages and helpful tips. Thank you.

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    Propermark Aug 30, 2006 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

    Nice Local Customs Tips! I enjoyed reading them. I won't complain about the English when I'll be there lol :))

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    KalamazooJohn Oct 20, 2005 at 10:05 PM Report Abuse

    I want to do rural Britain some time in the future, and your thoughts have been most helpful. I will be referring back to your site for advice.

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    egonwegh Aug 2, 2005 at 2:57 AM Report Abuse

    Iron Age settlements are one of my favourites - and Dartmoor is beautiful!

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    aka123 Mar 25, 2005 at 11:20 PM Report Abuse

    fine photos

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    Voyageuse30 Feb 20, 2004 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

    Your tips and photos of England are the best I've seen yet!

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    sandysmith Sep 4, 2003 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

    heading for Saltaire this weekend

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    aadil Jun 20, 2003 at 8:55 AM Report Abuse

    The reason I come back every year for more and more of England!!! Never fails to impress and there's so much still left to see!!! Loved your tips & pics - just splendid!!! Thanks!!!

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    Maline Mar 19, 2003 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

    Hmm, I have been to the UK twice, but now I realize How much I have missed...! GReat tips!

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