About UK

Britain has not always been an island. Until the last ice age it was connected to the mainland, but after cooling, the temperature has risen so much that melted snow and ice flooded land and formed the North Sea and the English Channel. Britain finally became an island to the year 5000 BC.

Stonehenge - one of the attractions that have been preserved in the UK since 2400 BC. This is a great circle of huge stones that stand on one another in the form of the letter "P". The purpose of this construction is still unknown.

"Albion", the name of the British Isles, known many years ago. England got it thanks to the snow-white chalk cliffs and the cliffs of Dover, located on the southern coast.

The motto on the coat of arms of the United Kingdom is written in French: "Dieu et mon droit" («God and my right").

In the 15th century in England rose became a symbol of political enmity between two irreconcilable parties. White Rose of York was a sign, and red - Lancaster. And entered this period in history as the "Wars of the Roses." Since then, the red rose became a symbol of England? The capital of England - London

The official holiday "Birthday of the British monarch" does not coincide with the actual date of birth of the British Queen. Elizabeth II was born on April 21, but a birthday is celebrated on the third Saturday of June.

House of Commons - the only place in Britain where he can not enter the Queen of England, as it is not a member of the House.

In England, the police called bobby. The word comes from the name of the British Prime Minister - Robert Peel (abbr. From Robert - Bob or Bobby).

Britons can be called tea-addicted nation.Ezhednevno in the UK consumed 185 million cups of tea.

Edinburgh has been home to Skye terrier Frayerza Bobby Gray (Grey Friar's Bobby), which won the hearts of a nation that was sitting on the grave of his late owner for 14 years.

In England rarely snows in the winter. If one centimeter of snow had fallen, it is an event. Cities stand, transport does not work, planes do not fly.

The London Underground is the oldest in the world. It was opened back in 1863. Londoners affectionately called his pipe in the form of most tunnels.

BIG BEN
Big Ben - is the most recognizable landmarks of London. Actually Big Ben is the name of the biggest bell in the clock, located in the northern part of the Palace of Westminster in London.

Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge - swing bridge in the center of London on the River Thames, not far from the Tower of London. Is one of the symbols of Britain and most famous bridge in the world. British affectionately called bridge "steel skeleton shirt in stone."

Madame Tussauds
Wax Museum
Based sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1835.
One of the central part of the museum is the Cabinet of Horrors.
Over time, the collection was replenished with pieces of other famous people.

LONDON EYE
Or as it is referred to as the Millennium Wheel, - a giant Ferris wheel, set in London on the River Thames. Wheel height of 135 meters.
At the wheel of a 32 passenger capsules egg-shaped, by the number of districts that make up Greater London.

London Dungeon
It's not so much a museum as a terrible play dark pages of European history. Located in the basement near London Bridge, is a kind of house of horrors for adults.