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England became inhabited more than 800,000 years ago, as the discovery of stone tools and footprints at Happisburgh in Norfolk have indicated. [1] The earliest evidence for early modern humans in Northwestern Europe, a jawbone discovered in Devon at Kents Cavern in 1927, was re-dated in 2011 to between 41,000 and 44,000 years old. [2]
England is divided into eight geographic regions, often referred to as the standard regions of England; they do not serve any administrative function. The South East, centred on London, is an economically dominant area. It contains an extensive range of manufacturing and science-based industries and commercial endeavours.
England is a leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors and in key technical industries, particularly aerospace, the arms industry, and the software industry. London is home to the London Stock Exchange, the United Kingdom's main stock exchange and the largest in Europe.
England - Culture, Traditions, Heritage: England’s contribution to both British and world culture is too vast for anything but a cursory survey here. Historically, England was a very homogeneous country and developed coherent traditions, but, especially as the British Empire expanded and the country absorbed peoples from throughout the globe, English culture has been accented with diverse contributions from Afro-Caribbeans, Asians, Muslims, and other immigrant groups.
Hotel in Bristol. Set in Bristol, 7.1 km from Bristol Zoo Gardens, Mollie's Motel & Diner Bristol offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Love the concept following in the tradition of Howard Johnson’s in 60’s in USA; love the retro design and cheerful contemporary decor.
Jurassic Coast. England’s only natural World Heritage Site, embark on a coastal adventure across the Jurassic Coast that spans a whopping 95 miles (152km). A fossil finder’s paradise, spend time hitting up the beaches for prehistoric hunting, or discover breathtaking sunset views from the chalky hills of Old Harry Rocks.
Geography of England. Longest river entirely within England is the River Thames. Mostly low hills and plains, especially in the south, Midlands and east. Upland or mountainous terrain prevails in the north and parts of the west. England comprises most of the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, in addition to a number ...
