Posts tagged with ‘united kingdom’

  • A river flowing next to buildings in Leeds

    Leeds

    Leeds is a city located in West Yorkshire and is the most populated city in the general Yorkshire and Humber region. Originally a market town with major trade and production of wool and flax, Leeds began to absorb surrounding towns and villages to become a dominant urban location by the 20th century.

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  • Water flowing under a bridge in Newcastle

    Newcastle

    Newcastle upon Tyne is a university city on the River Tyne in northeast England. Newcastle is a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports.

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  • Buildings overlooking the waterfront in Liverpool

    Liverpool

    Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. Famously known for being the hometown of The Beatles, it was also a key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.

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  • Looking down on Tower Bridge

    London

    London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations.

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