April 23rd is a cultural two for one hit in England!

St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday  On 23 April each year, England celebrates its patron saint, Saint George, a figure whose story blends legend and history. Believed to have lived in the 3rd century in what is now Turkey, George was a Roman soldier who refused to give up his Christian faith and was executed for it. Over […]

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Cities with beaches: Brighton, Sussex, England

A vibrant city with a blend of modern culture and interesting architecture, sea and countryside. Brighton spreads over the hills of the South Downs to the north. To the east it is fronted by chalk cliffs, and to the west it merges with the residential borough of Hove. To the south…is the beach! Brighton was for many centuries […]

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