Cornwall Places – Falmouth, Penryn, Porthleven and Mullion

Posted: 24 Aug 2009

Whilst visiting Cornwall you should certainly head for Falmouth and Penryn on the south coast of the county, two well known harbour towns, both have long and interesting histories. Falmouth along with Carrick Roads is the deepest natural harbour in Western Europe and also the third deepest in the world. Now a popular holiday destination, Falmouth has 5 excellent beaches and numerous guest houses. Penryn situated on the River Penryn near to Falmouth is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall, it has many historic buildings, some dating back to Tudor times. During the 19th century Penryn was… Continue reading

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Essex Towns – The Roman Heritage

Posted: 14 Jul 2009

A county in the east of England, United Kingdom, Essex was a thriving area even before the arrival of the Romans in Britain, trade with the Roman Empire had seen the area grow rich under a tribe called the Trinovantes. Subsequently Essex and Suffolk were early targets for the Roman invasion under Claudius in AD43. Colchester soon became the capital of Roman Britain, and Chelmsford also played an important role, with a fort established there. Even what are now classed as new towns, such as Harlow saw Roman settlements in those early days, with a Roman fort being… Continue reading

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Hertford, Ware, Hoddesdon and Cheshunt

Posted: 10 Jul 2009

The county of Hertfordshire, England lies to the north of Greater London and many of its towns serve as commuter towns for the great city itself. Among these towns are the county town Hertford, a historic town with a population of around 30,000 inhabitants. The name of the town derives from the Anglo-Saxon for a ford visited by harts (or stags). Remains of Hertford Castle date from 1463, when it was rebuilt by King Edward IV, later the English Parliament moved to the town temporarily when London was hit by the Great Plague. Another nearby town, Ware, has… Continue reading

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