By An English film actor, comedian, became known to the world public through his many roles, including Chief Inspector Clouseau in the movie series The Pink Panther. Peter
Graham Greene – The birthplace of the famous author in Berkhamsted
An English writer and journalist regarded by many as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century. Greene acquired a reputation early in his lifetime
Lady Godiva – The realistic Collier’s Godiva is being exhibited in Coventry
An 1897 painting by English artist John Collier, who worked in the style of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The model in the painting is Mabel Paul, an artist
The Clash – The famous punk rock band recorded “London calling” in London
A song by the British band that was released as a single from the band ‘s 1979 double album of the same name. The song was written
Dover Castle – Τhe protector of England in Dover
It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the “Key to England” due to its defensive significance throughout history. This site may have
Pocahontas – The popular young Indian rests in Gravesend
A Native American woman, notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She was the daughter of of an Indian chief. She is believed
St Leonard’s Bathing Pool – The epic seaside complex in St Leonards
An Olympic pool with tiered seating for 2,500 spectators. The pool was build in 1933, in time for the 1934 Empire Games, and the chalets. The pool
Heighington station – The world’s oldest railway station in Heighington
The station lies on the route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the first public railway. The main line of the S&D was opened on 27 September
Isaac Newton – The legendary apple tree in Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth
Although it has been said that the apple story is a myth and that he did not arrive at his theory of gravity at any single moment,
Procol Harum – “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in Great Witley
The debut single by the British rock band Procol Harum, released 12 May 1967. The single reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 8 June
Oliver Twist – The birthplace of the Charles Dickens’s novel in London
The story centers on orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets
The Singing Ringing Tree – The wind powered sound sculpture in Burnley
Completed in 2006, it is part of the series of four sculptures within the Panopticons arts and regeneration project created by the East Lancashire Environmental Arts Network.
