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In 1772, 16 years after Spencer House was commissioned by the 1st Earl Spencer - an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales - the travel writer Arthur Young wrote: "I know not in England a more beautiful piece of architecture... in richness, elegance and taste." After a restoration programme that brought together the country's finest craftspeople in the 1980s and 1990s, the same might again be said of the Palladian mansion. As well as being open to the public, it is one of the most lavish places to entertain in London - its eight state rooms can be hired out.The architect John Vardy was responsible for the exterior, but it was James Stuart, newly returned from Greece in 1758, who .. more»

Coffee shops are ubiquitous. Parisian coffee shops are some of the coziest coffee shops in the world. Providing a peaceful environment for studying or catching up with good friends, these coffee shops provide a temperate and inexpensive backdrop to do so. The following coffee shops shine above them all:1. Laduree- Opening the door to any Parisian coffee shop will immediately teach you that Parisian coffee shops are very different from most American coffee shops. This coffee shop welcomes you with aromas of baked goods the moment you walk in. This shop is most famous for its delicious macaroons. The building itself is reminiscent of an old boutique, providing the perfect quaint environment for an evening cappuccino or tea. Prices are a .. more»

There is nothing quite like seeing a stunning bridge rise before your eyes to make way for a passing boat or ship. Robust Tower Bridge is a marvel of engineering.Tower Bridge, opened in 1894, has become one of the most famous in the world. By the second half of the 19th century, commercial development in the capitals East End necessitated a new crossing: journeys across the river were being delayed by hours. A bascule bridge, which used a counterweight to lift the central portion clear of the water, solved the problem of shipping being cut off from the Pool of London port.Bascule bridges - the word means seesaw or balances in French - had been in use for centuries, but .. more»

The seaside town of St. Ives, Cornwall, England is also a port in the Penwith district of Cornwall. Sitting on the coast of the Celtic Sea in the southwest of England, It has a current population of around 11,200 people. These days, it is a featured vacation resort, though it was once dependent for much of its existence on commercial fishing activities.St. Ives was first incorporated as a result of a royal charter in 1639. It has been regarded, as late as 2007, as the best seaside resort, so named by the Guardian newspaper. It is also home to a large number of artists and artisans. The origins of the town's name are thought to go back to the 5th .. more»

The many different environments and ecosystems that are present in England make it an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. There are a wide range of outdoor activities available throughout the country including golf, boating, horseback riding, fishing, and many more engaging adventures.If it is golfing you seek, there are beautifully maintained courses throughout the entire country that are open year round for the most part. In the East Midlands there are world class courses such as Stapleford Park or Belton Woods, the latter of which offers two championship courses. You might also want to visit the home of the English PGA at the Belfry. In the East of England, there are several top notch courses just a short drive from .. more»