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When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, the British government had already given considerable thought to evacuating civilians from the big cities. The lessons from the Spanish civil war were there for all to see, and the authorities had a detailed evacuation plan already in place.In fact, the first evacuations began in June 1939, although the first official movement of civilians did not start until September 1st 1939, just two days before the declaration of war.From London and the other main cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow and Birmingham, priority class persons (children, pregnant women, mothers with infants, and the disabled), boarded trains and were duly transported to rural towns and villages throughout England, Scotland and .. more»

Brighton has been an immensely popular seaside resort since the very beginning of the seaside tourism industry in the mid to late eighteenth century. Initially a small fishing village a doctor from nearby Lewes began to recommend bathing in Brighton's sea. He considered the sea in this area superior to elsewhere and even prescribed drinking it (not advisable today!). Following the visit by the future King George IV of England the town flourished and with the arrival of the railway, in 1841, Brighton quickly became popular with day-trippers from London.Visiting the seaside with a pet is incredibly enjoyable and many dog owners appreciate their pets needs and a visit to the seaside is enjoyed as much by your pet as .. more»

Essex has it all; whether you are intent on a budget stay or planning to treat yourself to something more luxurious, this beautiful part of England can cater for all tastes in surroundings that are hard to beat.If you are looking for grand surroundings, good times and a wide range of leisure and activities Five Lakes Hotel, golf, country club and spa is one of the best Hotels in Essex. The Hotel is set in 320 acres of prime Essex countryside and is part of the AB Hotels Collection. As the name suggests not only is Five Lakes a prestigious Hotel it also offers some of the finest leisure and sports facilities including two 18 hole golf courses which contribute .. more»

If you are planning a holiday in Boston, be sure to explore the sights in and around downtown Boston. Your kids will absolutely love The New England Aquarium -- a major attraction for families when visiting Boston.For those of you who are interested in historical and culturally rich places, downtown Boston has much to offer, and it is not without reason that this city is called the "Athens of America". You can visit a number of historical buildings or enjoy a stroll with your family along the cobblestone street of the historical Quincy Market. The market if filled with wonderful boutiques, bakeries and restaurants, and you can truly spend an entire day there.Of course, if you're traveling to Boston, it .. more»

London England is one of the largest city in the world and the most captivating city too. a visit to the city is a complete delight and is the reason that millions of visitor's visit it every year. Considering the fact that London is a cosmopolitan city, people from different nationalities and cultures live here and one will get to hear all languages here. Everyone wants to visit here and have their own set of ideas before they come here. From theBig Ben, the shopping streets, to the exciting history all exists to be explored. Of the various beautiful and interesting places, which the England map dots the London museums are the envy of the whole world.The vibrant and exciting .. more»