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Whenever I see trees like these, I feel they are waiting for us to get our act together, pre-eminent genii loci, anticipating the day we humans finally rediscover what it is to be at one with the natural world. Possibly not in my lifetime – but I have no doubt these resolute survivors are somehow telling us that we shouldn’t leave it too much longer” (277) – Jonathan Porritt. The oak (specifically, the English oak) is the national tree of England, [8] representing strength and endurance. The Royal Oak and Oak Apple Day commemorate the escape of King Charles II from the grasps of the Parliamentarians ( Roundheads) after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 (the last battle of the English Civil War); he hid in an oak tree to avoid detection before making it safely into exile. The Major Oak is an 800–1000 year old oak in Sherwood Forest, fabled as the principal hideout of Robin Hood. [9]

The Shard of Glass is the highest UK landmark, soaring 310 metres (1,020 feet) above the streets of Southwark, on the South Bank of the Thames. The First Foot Guards. "Coat of Arms of King George III". footguards.tripod.com . Retrieved 4 February 2010. Completed in 1899, it originally included a theatre, which hosted performances by the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel. This remained in use until the 1970s.

Skips - a true British icon to rank with the Sunday Roast and K6 telephone boxes? The skip is right up there in the top ten of British icons, in this writer's opinion. The Tyne Bridge is one of several famous British landmarks in the north-east of England. It spans the River Tyne, linking the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (on the north bank) and Gateshead (on the south). Fish and Chips - Originating in the mid-nineteenth century in London, fish n' chips, wrapped in newspaper and served with salt and malt vinegar became a staple of the working classes and a British cultural icon to this day. a b Boutell 1859, p.373: "The three golden lions upon a ground of red have certainly continued to be the royal and national arms of England."

It’s considerably higher than its counterparts across the river Thames in the City ofLondon, andoffers a great 72 ndfloor viewpoint over the whole of London, the Thames estuary and more on a clear day. The viewpoint has become a very popular tourist attraction. 21. AveburyStone Circles One of the two stone circles at the village of Avebury in Wiltshire It started out as a defensive castle built by William the Conqueror in the years after his successful 1066 invasion of England. Over the centuries it became a popular palatial residence for monarchs including Henry VIII.

It has become one of the most iconic buildings in the University. Built in the Palladian style, it’s best seen from the Tower of the neighbouring University Church, which has some of the best views of Oxford. 50. Chatsworth House Hampton Court Palace is one of the most famous tourist attractions to visit as a day trip from London. 18. Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral’s central tower warmed by the sunset glow All of them strive for the same earnestly reverent tone, on subjects ranging from lyrical about some iconic aspect of the English countryside to maudlin reminiscences that are not really rural or even iconic. No sparks here then, yet they all felt too short, or at least they ended too abruptly, as if they were just introductions themselves: most of the celebs who wrote these “essay-lite” contributions had no idea how to structure a short column-length piece. The University of Cambridge is one of the most famous places in England, and King’s College Chapel easily its best-known landmark. Zoos - the oldest zoo in England is London Zoo and opened in 1828. In fact, it is the world's oldest scientific zoo. London Zoo Related