| The Changing of the Guards at BuckinghamPalace | | | | be discovered by the curious visitor. It is an |
| On your visit to the UK a must stop is Buckingham | | | | architectural masterpiece as well as a treasure house |
| Palace to witness the changing of the guard. The | | | | of stained glass. On your visit to the Minster you'll be |
| soldiers that guard the palace and other locations | | | | both surprised and awed by its beauty and |
| perform a traditional drill to change the guards that | | | | architecture. |
| dates back to 1485. To be considered for guard duty | | | | Stonehenge |
| at the palace you have to be one of Britain's finest | | | | A visit to mysterious Stonehenge will prove to be a |
| soldiers. The guards protect the grounds of the palace | | | | delight for all. Dating back to 3000 B.C. the stone |
| and other locations as well as guarding the Sovereign. | | | | structure was used for religious and burial purposes. |
| The Household division of the guard division is | | | | Although the monument dates back to the 3rd |
| responsible for guarding Buckingham Palace. If you god | | | | millennium stones used to construct the circular |
| to St. James Palace you can have your picture taken | | | | wonder. Recent discoveries have shown that the |
| with one of the guards to show all your friends. | | | | monument underwent various design changes and |
| The JewelleryMuseum in Birmingham | | | | additions throughout the centuries. A visit to |
| In 1981 the owners of the Smith and Pepper | | | | Stonehenge promises to be thought provoking and |
| manufacturing company decided to cease operations | | | | intriguing for explorers. |
| and closed their doors. Inside the factory everything | | | | Glastonbury Festival |
| remained at is was the last day of business leaving | | | | For those rock and rollers at heart a trip to the |
| the remnants of a museum in the making. Today | | | | Glastonbury Festival may be a flashback to another |
| guided tours are given in the museum for those | | | | time. With its beginnings September 19, 1970, day after |
| fortunate enough to visit this piece of history. When | | | | Jimi Hendrix moved on to rock n' roll heaven, the |
| you visit the Jewellery you can see live | | | | festival continues to carry on the tradition. If you want |
| demonstrations, first hand jewelry making techniques, | | | | to meet all kinds of people, of all ages, backgrounds, |
| workshops and exhibits. The museum offers a rare | | | | nationalities, lifestyles, faiths and musical taste a visit to |
| glimpse into a piece of UK history. | | | | the festival is a must. You'll never be the same again! |
| The London Eye | | | | The Birthplace of Shakespeare |
| The London Eye is an observation wheel that offers | | | | William Shakespeare was born at |
| riders a 20-mile panorama of the surrounding area. | | | | Stratford-upon-Avon and his home is available for |
| Soaring 196 feet above the city the eye has 43 | | | | visitors to tour. In a house owned by his father William |
| climate controlled capsules suitable for 8 riders. The big | | | | spent his beginning years. Today the many homes |
| wheel is one of the tallest structure in York second | | | | where Shakespeare lived out his life are preserved |
| only to the highest standing structure; York Minster's | | | | and are also available to visitors. The Shakespeare |
| famous Lantern Tower, which is an additional 40 feet | | | | Birthplace Trust maintains the homes to promote the |
| higher. Expect to pay a small charge to board the eye | | | | appreciation for who they see as one of the world's |
| but the views will be enjoy of the city will make it | | | | greatest dramatist. A visit to the homes and museums |
| worth it. The London Eye guarantees to excite and | | | | of this great historic figure will be enriching for all. |
| thrill you at the same time. | | | | The TateArtGallery |
| Barber Institute of Fine Arts | | | | The Tate Gallery actually comprises four galleries; |
| If you would like to see the great works of art | | | | Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St. |
| produced by some of Europe's greatest artists then a | | | | Ives. The collection is so large they have to spread it |
| visit to Barber will be a pleasure for you. The Institute, a | | | | out over four galleries! Take a trip through these |
| Robert Atkinson design, was built by Queen Mary in | | | | galleries and you'll be indulging in everything from |
| 1939 and is located at the University of Birmingham | | | | painting and sculpture to surrealism and beyond. The |
| has features an impressive collection of art and coins. | | | | Tate Art Galleries have some of London's finest art |
| The Barber Institute has received many honors over | | | | treasures on display. Plan a visit here on your next trip |
| the years including a Bronze Medal by British | | | | to the UK and enjoy some of the finest art exhibitions |
| Architects. Visitors can listen to lectures, browse | | | | the UK has to offer. |
| galleries and participate in workshops. A visit here can | | | | The Home of the Beatles |
| be both pleasing and educational for the fortunate | | | | Liverpool is the home of the Beatles and a visit here |
| traveler. | | | | can have you walking in the footsteps of one of the |
| The Tower of London | | | | most successful and influential bands of all time. You |
| Prized as on of London's oldest palaces, the tower | | | | can visit the Institute where both Paul and George |
| has served also as a fort and prison. Created by | | | | went to school or the College of the Arts where John |
| William the Conqueror in 1078 it was known as the | | | | Lennon went. An array of nightlife where you can |
| White Tower. In the 12th century a moat surrounding | | | | retrace the steps of the stars is available. Don't miss |
| the tower was constructed by Richard the | | | | out on this opportunity to visit some of the stomping |
| Lionhearted. The tower has functioned as a living | | | | grounds of the Beatles. |
| quarter, fortification and prison for many royal | | | | The Royal Festival Hall |
| members. The architecture is fabulous to see and will | | | | A fantastic venue where you will sample some of |
| provide a great exhibit for those who visit. | | | | London's finest music is The Royal Festival Hall. The |
| York Minster Gothic Cathedral | | | | Hall is located on the South Bank Center in London and |
| A visit to York Minster is to experience a moment in | | | | has everything a sophisticated visitor could desire. |
| the history of northern Europe's greatest gothic | | | | Ongoing performances can satisfy your every |
| cathedral. The Minster is an active Christian community | | | | entertainment craving. Whether you prefer classic |
| of worshippers where choral music has enriched the | | | | opera or the Wizard of Oz the Royal Festival can |
| souls of visitors for centuries. You'll see evidence of | | | | accommodate you. There is a wealth of performance |
| every age from the Roman occupation of York and | | | | and visual art and artists at the Festival for your |
| onwards to the future of this active and engaging | | | | enjoyment. |
| church. York Minster provides a wealth of history to | | | | |