Social Studies part 2
Visual Aid
More of my visual aid.
Braitan is the combination of England, Wales, and Scotland.Here is the flag.
Englishman painting
From its early history as a market town to the present day, Stratford has remained one of England's most beautiful towns. The birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare, Stratford is situated in the countryside, on the banks of the river Avon. Many of the town's buildings date back to Shakespearean times. Visitors can see his home and walk through his gardens, which contain the trees, flowers and herbs mentioned in Shakespeare's works.
Cambridge
Located in southeast England on the River Cam, Cambridge is home to one of one of the oldest universities in the world. The University of Cambridge is also one of the largest in the United Kingdom. The city was built early in the thirteenth century. Much of its old medieval architecture can still be seen, including winding streets and churches with steeples. More than 3 1/2 million people visit Cambridge every year to enjoy the historic city and its surrounding countryside.
| London From history and art to a 900 year-old royal castle, London has so much to offer. Windsor Castle is still a working palace and the place Queen Elizabeth calls home. Besides royalty, London is home to some of the best museums in the world. Every year, more than 5 million people visit the British Museum, the United Kingdom's largest. The Tate Britain, originally built in 1897, houses more than 600 years worth of art.
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A very common meal in England consists of tea, crumpets, veggies, and other assorted foods.
| Liverpool Located in northwest England, the city of Liverpool is home to one of the greatest seaports in the world. It was also the gateway for American troops and supplies during World War II. The city is most famous, though, for being the birthplace of one of the most famous rock bands of all time-the Beatles! In honor of the "Fab Four," Liverpool offers a Magical Mystery Tour, during which fans can visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and the childhood home of Beatle Paul McCartney. |
| Bath The golden city of Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years. The city boasts some of Europe's most amazing architectural landmarks, including the Roman Baths, the most well-preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient world. The city of Bath developed around these ancient springs. Today, the Roman Baths are one of the United Kingdom's top five attractions.
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River Thames
The 215-mile long River Thames snakes through central London and divides it into northern and southern halves. The poet John Burns described the river as "liquid history" because so many important figures in England's history have lived on or around the river. In fact, the river gave birth to London as the nation's capital because it was the main port. The London Bridge was also built on this river.