- Stonehenge (near Salisbury, Wiltshire): The most celebrated prehistoric monument in Europe, Stonehenge is some 5,000 years old, but its original purpose remains a mystery. The romantic theory that Stonehenge was "constructed by the Druids" is nonsense; it was completed before the Druids reached Britain in the 3rd century B.C., but the legend persists.
- Glastonbury Abbey (Somerset): One of the great abbeys of England and once a center of culture and learning, Glastonbury quickly fell into ruins following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. One story about the abbey says that Jesus came here as a child with Joseph of Arimathea. According to another legend, King Arthur was buried at Glastonbury, the site of the fabled Avalon.
- Tintagel (Cornwall): On the windswept Cornish coast, the castle of Tintagel is said to be the birthplace of King Arthur. The castle was actually built much later than the Arthurian legend, around 1150. But who wants to stand in the way of a good story? No one in Cornwall, that's for sure. Tintagel merrily touts the King Arthur legend -- in town, you can order an Excaliburger!
England Travel Experiences
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Jolly good time in England
We went to England during spring break to visit my brother-in-law and family. He is living there for a few years to work for a... Continue reading »
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Jolly Good, England
It's the home of tea and biscuits, lots of rain, and of course, Prince William...next stop, England! The first stop was a city in the n... Continue reading »
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Left is Right - Driving in the UK (by David)
June 20 - July 2, 2006“Left is right!” exclaimed my navigator Stephanie from the backseat as we circled the roundabout in our rented car.... Continue reading »
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england
The modern fashion and fine dining, England a perfectly unique blend of the old and the new. Whether you're interested in the hustl... Continue reading »
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Last UK blog
We had a great time, driving around some of the countryside visiting people and places. We went through some ancient areas, Woodhenge ne... Continue reading »
