The City of London
The City of London (also known as ‘the City’) is known as the ‘Square Mile’ because its area is approximately just that. Stretching from Covent Garden in the west to the Docklands in the east, it has had city status since its start 2000 years ago and its boundaries are virtually unchanged since Medieval times.
snow in England December 2010
Travellers face further misery as airports, roads and rail services continue to be badly affected by snow TOP STORIES FROM BBC Snow-hit airport set to re-open Snow causes England travel chaos Guardian UK grinds to a halt in snow Freezing weather tightens grip on country with school closed, commuters stranded and midwives travelling to work
Battle of the Somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the First World War. It lasted from 1st July to 18th November 1916 and resulted in a massive loss of life with more than 1.5 million casualties on all sides. Little territory was gained by either side and it has gone
EU and EEA Students in the UK
Financial Support and Loans for EU and EEA Students Student Support is the name given to financial support provided by the Government to some students in the UK. If you intend to study at an Undergraduate Degree, an HND/HNC, a Diploma of Higher Education or on a Teacher Training Course and you meet all the
Financial Support for non EU and Overseas Students in the UK
Overseas students or ‘international’ students are those who do not come from countries in the EU or EEA and Switzerland. For fee purposes you will be classified as an ‘overseas’ student and will have to pay the higher rate of fees and unfortunately there is no government help in meeting these. There are, however, sources
Studying in England and the UK
Higher education in the UK is post-compulsory education for students over the age of 18. Higher education offers a diverse range of courses and qualifications, such as PhDs, Post-graduate degrees, first degrees, higher national diplomas and foundation degrees. Many courses take place in universities, but plenty are also taught at higher education colleges, specialist art
Lancashire Lakes
The Lakes of Lancashire The Lakeland region of Lancashire is different from that of Westmorland and Cumberland, with a different dialect and landscape. The red sandstone buildings around Barrow-in-Furness and white limestone outcrops among the sheeplands of the Furness Peninsula give a stony ruggedness amongst the gentle scenery. The picturesque Duddon Valley, with its waterfalls,
Kirkstone Pass
The Kirkstone Pass This mountain pass derives its name from a large boulder nearby that resembles a little kirk (church) and is the highest point in the region that is accessible by car. With a gradient of 1 in 4 in places, it connects Windermere to Patterdale in the Ullswater valley. The summit of the
Kendal , Lake District
Kendal tourist information The completion of the M6 motorway in 1970 made Kendal the gateway to the Lake District. Known as ‘the auld grey town’ because of its many fine old houses and other buildings constructed in grey limestone, Kendal was made a barony by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1189. In 1331 the Flemish
Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness is popular centre for tourists in the Lake District, is surrounded by many vantage points giving spectacular views of the countryside and the lakes. One of the best panoramas can be obtained at Orrest Head, a 238m hill which lies just north of the town. Its summit can be easily reached by following the
