Kent - Visit Britain - Unravel Travel TV
The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs which form part of the British coastline facing out to sea towards continental Europe and France. The cliff face, which reaches up to 110 metres owes its striking façade to its composition of chalk. They spread both East and West from the town of Dover and because crossing at Dover was the primary route to the continent before air travel, the white line of cliffs also formed the first or last sight of the UK for travelers. The ancient Port of Dover still thrives to this day and is the gateway to one of Britain's prettiest counties. The County of Kent, is often called the Garden of England. It earned that reputation from the growing of apples and hops. Hops are used in the brewing of beer to give it its distinct bitter taste flavour and aroma and were once processed in coastal houses where the hops were dried. These coastal houses can still be found dotted throughout Kent, but nowadays many have been converted into upmarket homes. Today the county is beginning to make a name for itself for producing wine rather than beer, with its soil conditions similar to that of the Champagne region in France combined with one of the mildest climates in Britain vines thrive here. Major landmarks of the county include Leeds Castle whom some call the loveliest castle in the world and historic Hever Castles, the childhood home of Anne Boelyn who would later go on to marry King Henry VIII. However one of the oldest and most impressive landmarks in Kent is to be found here in the picturesque city of Canterbury. It is of course Canterbury Cathedral. First built in 597 AD Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Beckett in the Cathedral in 1170 by knights working for King Henry II, Canterbury became an important place of pilgrimage and people came from all over Europe to worship here. Over the decades the pilgrims and the money they brought with them transformed this Cathedral. Thomas Beckett was made a saint soon after his death and these 12 glorious stained glass windows are dedicated to his life and works. The Cathedral still dominates the city's skyline to this day and is as impressive now as it has always been.
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Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens Part One of Three
My mother shared her vacation to England with both me and my sister. This is a glimpse of our first day. We all garden and this was a real treat for us to see.
Music from Kevin MacLeod Windswept
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent England UK
The garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent, in England at Sissinghurst village, is owned and maintained by the National Trust. It is among the most famous gardens in England and is grade I listed.
Sissinghurst Castle ist ein historischer Landsitz in der englischen Grafschaft Kent, etwa 40 Kilometer südwestlich von Canterbury. Berühmt geworden ist der Garten, der ab 1930 von Vita Sackville-West und ihrem Mann Harold Nicolson angelegt wurde und der in dieser Form erhalten wurde. Heute ist Sissinghurst im Besitz des National Trust. Die für die Öffentlichkeit zugängliche Anlage zählt mit mehr als 160.000 Besuchern jährlich zu einer der beliebtesten Gartenanlagen der Welt. Die Wohnanlage besteht aus fünf einzeln stehenden Gebäuden: Dem Haupthaus, der langen Bibliothek, dem (Doppel-)Turm, dem South Cottage sowie dem Priest's House.
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Eine kleine Nachtmusik (by Mozart)
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Unterwegs in Südengland: Von Kent bis Cornwall - suedenglandreisen.com
Südengland ist - ganz vereinfacht gesagt - der Bereich unterhalb von London und Bristol und oberhalb des Ärmelkanals.
Die Macher von suedenglandreisen.com bereisen Südengland seit dem Jahr 2009 regelmäßig und stellen auf ihrer Website die schönsten Orte und besondere Highlights dieses wirklich besuchenswerten Landes vor.
Mit dieser kleinen Video-Einführung geben wir einen Vorgeschmack auf eigene Reisen und die Vielfalt Südenglands.
Travel with NESSIE #7 Leeds Castle & Sissinghurst
#7 Travel around Leeds Castle & Sissinghurst Castle Garden of England, UK
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Someone Treats Me Softly by Satsuki Amplified
Cornwall Sehenswürdigkeiten: A romantic journey between the Atlantic and the Celtic Sea
#Cornwall ist wunderschön: Video-Reisebericht einer #Rundreise durch Cornwall mit Tipps für Urlaub in Cornwall, #Kurzurlaub Urlaubstipps für Cornwall, Sehenswürdigkeiten in Cornwall, Cornwall Video, Cornwall Sehenswürdigkeiten.
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Cornwall ist just wonderful, this video shows some of the attractions like Looe, Fowey and Readymoney Cove, St. Ives and Cape Cornwall, to the Eden Project and Porthminster Kitchen. Enjoy the best tourist attractions in Cornwall! A road trip through Cornwall, Cornwall roadtrip.
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden early morning aerial views
Aerial early morning views The National Trust's Sissinghurst Castle Garden, in the Weald of Kent.
Lake District : Holidays in the Lake District, England's largest National Park
Lake District : Holidays in the Lake District, England's largest National Park
The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England.
The Lake District is a popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains.
Lake District is the largest National Park in England
UK Road Trip - Day 1 - Sissinghurst Gardens, Rye, Hastings
Bonjour à tous, bienvenue dans le premier épisode de Road Trip, aujourd'hui on visite le Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens:
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Leeds Castle - Kent England - beautiful Castle and Maze
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Leeds Castle Kent England - beautiful Castle and Maze
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Leeds Castle, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone, Kent, England, dates back to 1119. In 1278 the castle came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence. The castle seen today dates mostly from the 19th century and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds.
Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur as a Norman stronghold, Leeds Castle descended through the de Crevecoeur family until the 1260s.[1] What form this first castle took is uncertain because it was rebuilt and transformed in the following centuries. However, Adrian Pettifer speculates that it may have been a motte and bailey.[2]
In 1278, the castle became the property of King Edward I. As a favoured residence of Edward's, Leeds Castle saw considerable investment. The king enhanced its defences, and it was probably Edward who created the lake which surrounds the castle. A barbican spanning three islands was also built. Leeds Castle was also fitted with accommodation fit for royalty: a gloriette with apartments for the king and queen were added.[3] In the Late Middle Ages, the growth of the royal household meant fewer residences could accommodate the monarchy when they visited. As a result, the expenditure on royal residences in south east England generally decreased except for the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. The activity at Leeds Castle during the reign of Edward I is a notable exception to this pattern.[4]
The castle was captured on 31 October 1321 by the forces of Edward II from Margaret de Clare, Baroness Badlesmere, wife of the castle's constable, Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere who had left her in charge during his absence. The King had besieged Leeds after she had refused Edward's consort Isabella of France admittance in her husband's absence; when the latter had sought to force an entry, Lady Badlesmere had instructed her archers to fire upon the Queen and her party, six of whom were killed.[5] Lady Badlesmere was taken and kept prisoner in the Tower of London until November 1322.[6] After Edward II died in 1327 his widow took over Leeds Castle as her primary residence.[7]
Richard II's first wife, Anne of Bohemia, spent the winter of 1381 at the castle on her way to be married to the king. In 1395, Richard received the French chronicler Jean Froissart there, as described in Froissart's Chronicles.
Video produced and copyright to Robert Nichol 2013