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Edinburgh Pub Guide: The Last Drop

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:05:08 -0600

The Last Drop is a traditional Scottish pub in the very centre of Edinburgh's historical Old Town and can be found at 74/78, The Grassmarket.�It is a place of wooden beams,�a�friendly atmosphere, fine ales and quality food.

It is a pub...

Bournemouth - One Of England's Finest Seaside Resorts

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:38:04 -0600

When someone mentions Bournemouth what comes to mind? If you live outside of the UK, probably not a lot, since Bournemouth isn't on the list of main attractions that you find in the tourist brochures, especially for visitors from the USA.

But to the...

London Cockneys

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:06:23 -0600

When you hear of Londoners, you probably think of Cockneys but not everybody who is born or lives in the capital city is a Cockney. The tradition has been that it only applied to somebody born within the sound of Bow bells.

There are traditions and...

The Importance of the New Forest, Southern England

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:08:07 -0600

The New Forest, in Hampshire, Southern England, is the largest tract of lowland common land in Britain making it of great importance for the environment and conservation as it covers a range of habitats from boggy valley bottoms to dry heathland.

Du...

Online Travel Booking and Worldwide Destination Guides

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:51:10 -0600

This site is designed to help the visitor find travel information quickly and easily, whether you are looking for Travel Articles, Travel Products or Travel Videos browse the site to find them all!

You can also book a range of discount online travel...

Godalming, Surrey, England

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:56:24 -0600

The town of Godalming has a population of more than 21,000 and is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England in the county of Surrey.

Godalming is midway between London and the south coast and both are easy to reach by public and...

Stazjia's Lensography

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:20:27 -0600

This is a photograph of me when I was about 6 years old in the 1950s.

Now I live in Wiltshire, in the South of England. It's a very rural county, apart from the city of Swindon, it's almost entirely small towns and villages with nobody living more t...

Captain Pugwash

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:59 -0600

Capt. Horatio Pugwash was a favorite fictional cartoon pirate for a number of generations of children. First broadcast in 1957 the adventures of his ship and crew appeared regularly on BBC television for the next couple of decades. Many urban myths s...

Discovering Scotland: Inverness

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:47:01 -0600

The city of Inverness sits at the mouth of the River Ness - only a few miles from Loch Ness - where it flows into the Moray Firth. It has long since been referred to as the capital of the Scottish Highlands, though it only actually received formal ci...

Meet the English

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:33:35 -0600

If you visit England, you may have preconceived ideas of what the English are like, although some of these may be quite contradictory.

Are they upper class lords and ladies or servile peasants and servants tugging their forelocks? Maybe they are mos...

English Food Explained

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:23:23 -0600

Of course we English are famous for our wonderful food. Actually, that sentence is an example of English irony. We have had a terrible reputation for our cooking. I don't believe it's truly deserved especially if it was being judged by food served in...

St Paul's Cathedral, London

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:29:31 -0600

St Paul's Cathedral is one of London's most famous buildings. It may come as a surprise to learn that, although there has been a cathedral on the spot for 1700 years, the present building is only just over 300 years old.

It has been used for major s...

The Sinclair C5

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:18:02 -0600

Sir Clive Sinclair launched the Sinclair C5 in 1985 with huge publicity. They were supposed to revolutionise transport by providing a compact, affordable electric commuter vehicle which could be driven without a drivers license or road tax.

They wer...

The Wind in the Willows

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:48:22 -0600

This classic tale about animals of the riverbank has delighted children and adults for 100 years with the adventures of Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger.

It is a lovely story with excitement but without being too frightening. It can open the door to...

Toby and Character Jugs

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:18:06 -0600

Love them or hate them, most people can identify a Toby jug. They depict a multitude of characters from historic times to the present day and come in a range of sizes.

Popular for more than 200 years, in the 20th century they enjoyed renewed surge o...

Enjoy Visiting London

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:17:46 -0600

Like many big cities, London can be quite intimidating for first-time visitors. Which areas are safe? What is the best� way to travel around London? Are all� the historic attractions expensive� to visit? What are the pitfalls and dange...

Cook the Christmas Turkey

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:54:01 -0600

In Britain, turkey is usually the meat of choice for Christmas dinner and it is served with cranberry or bread sauce, stuffings as well as gravy made from the giblets. On one bird there is enough to feed a large family gathering and the meat is palat...

Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics: The Medal Winners

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:03:56 -0600

Update August 24, 2008: Great Britain finished the 2008 Summer Olympics with a final tally of 47 medals, placing it fourth in the medal rankings behind the United States, China and Russia.

Great Britain also ranked fourth in the medal table for the...

Lanarkshire Pub Guide: The Cascade, Wishaw

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:52:51 -0600

The Cascade is a large bar, lounge, restaurant�and private function suite located on the�Coltness Road�on the outskirts of Wishaw in Lanarkshire. It re-opened for business�on Wednesday 14th November 2007 after being closed for a n...

Great Britain 2008: The State of the Union

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:23:54 -0600

Last year marked the three hundredth anniversary of the Act of Union, which saw the amalgamation of the Scottish and English Parliaments and the formal establishment of this United Kingdom. During this period, our country has largely thrived and flou...

Harry Potter Magic Wands

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:42:09 -0600

This Lens was originally intended to be dedicated to the Magic Wands used by Harry Potter and his fellow wizards and witches. However my research has uncovered various other interesting items of information relating to the Harry Potter stories, so th...

Traditional Christmas Pudding

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:56:05 -0600

The British Christmas Pudding is a very rich traditional dessert, served as part of Christmas Day dinner. Of course, many people just can't manage to eat it then, so often it's served later in the day and for several days following because, unless yo...

Torquay - South Devon

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:16:07 -0600

Torquay is the largest of the three main towns on Torbay on the south coast of Devon. Torquay stands on the northern side of the bay, Paignton is in the middle and the smallest, Brixham, is on the south side. The three towns are now almost one conurb...

The Historic City of Bath, England

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:12:08 -0600

The beautiful city of Bath in south-west England is popular with visitors from all over the world. They are drawn to see the Roman baths and other Roman remains, the Georgian terraces including the famous Royal Crescent and Circus and its 15th centur...

Chatsworth House and Estate

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:29:53 -0600

As a born and bred native of Derbyshire, England, I would like to use this Squidoo Lens to inform the world about one of the delights of my home region. Chatsworth is one of Britain's best loved historic houses and is arguably the most famous buildin...

Hampton Court Palace, Near London

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:33:28 -0600

Hampton Court Palace, situated about 15 miles south west of Central London, has seen many dramatic events in its 500 years of history and there are many reports of ghosts.

It is a popular place to visit both with Londoners and visitors to the capita...

British Christmas Cakes

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:44:11 -0600

The traditional British Christmas Cake is full of fruit, nuts, and spices, usually with added alcohol in the form of brandy or rum. It's a rich mixture, covered with royal icing (a kind of frosting) and decorated. It's often the centrepiece of the Ch...

Cornishware Pottery

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:57:36 -0600

With its mild climate and beautiful scenery, Cornwall, England's most south-westerly county, has become famous for its artists and craftsmen including many potters.

Ironically, the most famous of the ceramics associated with the county, Cornishware,...

The Life & Works of Rudyard Kipling

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:31:13 -0600

For many years Rudyard Kipling has been deeply unfashionable. He's been accused of jingoism, imperialism and racism as typified by this poem The White Man's Burden.

Take up the White Man's burden-
Send forth the best ye breed-
Go, bind your sons to e...

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:30:36 -0600

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Multi-talented, he designed buildings, furniture, textiles, interiors and painted unusual and dramatic watercolours. In spite of being probably the most gifted d...

London - Top Landmarks

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:13:40 -0600

Of course, it's hard to produce a definitive list of London's top landmarks because it's a matter of opinion.

The ones I describe here are all located in Central London so within easy reach of each other. They include London's most famous attraction...

The Full Monteverdi

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:34:40 -0600

An ensemble film sung by a vocal ensemble - a polyphonic film in the truest sense of the term. Have a read about our award-winning and "emotionally devastating" film about relationships in crisis, set to Monteverdi's sublimely beautiful music. A uniq...

Blackpool: Sand, Sea and Fun

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:28:45 -0600

Blackpool, in the north-west of England, is one of the country's most famous seaside resorts.

Situated on the Fylde coast of north-west England, it is famous for its beaches, Tower and numerous other visitor attractions. It's also famous for the str...

New City of Brighton and Hove

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:21:35 -0600

Brighton and Hove have formed a single conurbation for many years now. Brighton still appears much racier than the more genteel and sedate Hove but, even so, you would be hard pressed to know when you are crossing from Brighton into Hove. In 1997, as...

Tower of London

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:02:26 -0600

The Tower of London is one of the capital's best known and most popular visitor attractions, as well as a World Heritage site, but it's had a long and bloody history. Although it was used as a palace for a while, it's also been a prison, a place of t...

Portmeirion Pottery

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:51:23 -0600

Botanic Garden is Portmeirion Potteries' most famous design but the company has produced a wide range from the sumptuous to the bizarre. Of course, designer Susan Williams-Ellis is the daughter of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the creator of the bizarre...

Brixham - a Pretty Fishing Town

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:11:32 -0600

I spent my early teenage years in Brixham, the pretty, little fishing town on the south side of Torbay, opposite Torquay. Although it's more than 40 years since I lived there, I still have a soft spot for the place.

It is a working fishing port with...

Flights and Holidays From Norwich Airport

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:38:29 -0600

This Lens has been created with the intention of promoting the use of regional airports throughout the UK, with the focus of this page being flights and holidays from Norwich International Airport.

Norwich International Airport has a growing reputat...

A step by step guide on how to create a Squidoo Lens

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:46:37 -0600

This guide is designed to help the first time user. There are many other help files, but you might find this guide the easy way to start.

This Lens is not spamming, has no advertising, it is just a help file and is in many groups, that's why there a...

Chester, England - Medieval City

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:53:59 -0600

Chester, county town of Cheshire, in the north west of England, stands on the River Dee, not far from both Liverpool and North Wales.

The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country because it has kept many of its medieval fe...

The books of John Le Carre

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:49:02 -0600

John Le Carre is the English writer best known for disillusioned, suspenseful spy novels based on a wide knowledge of international espionage. Le Carr�'s famous hero is George Smiley, a Chekhovian character and shadow like member of the Britis...

Dartmoor, Devon

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:13:54 -0600

Dartmoor was designated as a National Park in 1951 and covers an area of 368 square miles. The landscape ranges from lovely wooded valleys to desolate but beautiful wild moorland interspersed with rocky tors. The range of habitats found makes it an i...

10 Special Things To Do In North Wales

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:38:41 -0600

A quick guide to some of the more interesting and quirky things to do in this wonderful part of the world.

We are seeking international agents

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:45:53 -0600

Calling all Arts & Craft Suppliers,��

Koloron� is seeking Agents

The hottest new product for years is now going international.

Ancient Somerset Levels

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:51:57 -0600

In the heart of the county, the Somerset Levels and Moors are an internationally important wetlands habitat. Across the area, 25ft above sea level is the maximum height attained. A coastal clay ridge protects the area from sea flooding. The moors usu...

Glastonbury, Somerset

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:16:26 -0600

Glastonbury, Somerset in South West England is heavily associated with the legends of King Arthur and Camelot. There are many other legends connected to the town and its surrounding area. This has made it a centre for 'new age alternative' culture an...

RSS News Feeds

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:53:08 -0600

News feeds or RSS is a method to send regulary updated information to web pages, blogs and to�Lenses. The RSS stands real simple sydication and is widely use�by publishers of newspapers, tv companies,�magazine to "push" infor...

Salisbury, Wiltshire's Cathedral City

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:12:17 -0600

Salisbury Cathedral's famous spire is the first glimpse that most people have approaching this city. A quintessential English scene, it has been painted by many famous artists, including Constable, and engraved by Whistler.

It's origins are lost in...

The Dissolution of the Monasteries

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:40:16 -0600

By the 16th century many of the monasteries of England and Wales had become rich and powerful institutions. At that time they were all Catholic. They provided employment, charity for the poor, hospitals for the sick and education.

Henry VIII had bro...

How to increase laptop battery life

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:21:26 -0600

Every year laptops are getting faster, better and lighter. But one thing that is far behind is the battery life, which has stayed roughly the same for the last couple of years, but the battery is not ot blame for this, it is the laptop. Even though c...

Parking At Heathrow Airport

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:12:43 -0600

We are dedicated to finding you the best value car parking deals for parking at Heathrow airport t1-5

Historic City of York, England

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:10:59 -0600

York, the county of Yorkshire's major city and a magnet for visitors from all over the world. They are attracted by the quaintness of the streets, the city's beauty, York Minster and the city's long history which includes Romans, Angles, Vikings and...

Christmas Traditions in Britain

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:43:08 -0600

It seems that every country that celebrates Christmas has its own traditions and customs and Great Britain is no different although I believe we share a lot of ours with the USA and Commonwealth countries.

Individual families often have their own pa...

Visiting London on a budget

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:00:42 -0600

London is an expensive city particularly with the low rate of the dollar against the pound affecting so many visitors. I've lived in London since 1987 on a relatively low income so I'd like to share my own travel and accommodation tips to help you en...

William Morris

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:49:12 -0600

One day in 1853, William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones were walking down a street in Oxford and were instantly captivated by a painting in a shop window - The Return of the Dove to the Ark by John Everett Millais. This was a turning point in the live...

Retail Computer System Solutions

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:30:38 -0600

In-Tech Solutions was formed in 1991 with the principle objective of developing business software solutions for industry and commerce. The company now possesses a considerable portfolio of software products, branded as CHOISE, that are installed and...

Windsor and Eton, Berkshire

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:19:38 -0600

Windsor is an ancient town dominated by its famous castle, home of the Queen. There are quaint and interesting buildings, a Victorian railway station, the River Thames, Eton College, England's most famous public school and much else to bring visitors...

Susie Cooper

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:04:37 -0600

How did the youngest child of a middle class family become one of the most influential designers of the 20th century?

Although, small in stature, Susie Cooper became one of the giants of 20th century design in a career that spanned more than seventy...

A Squidoo Lensography is important

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:44:02 -0600

Lensography is a way of promoting all of your Lenses and groups from a single Lens. You can then add this single lens to a group for all Lensographies.

Bleak House

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:24:51 -0600

Some people, including G.K. Chesterton, think this is Charles Dickens' best novel, although Chesterton qualifies this by saying, "Bleak House is not certainly Dickens's best book; but perhaps it is his best novel".

Set in London, the plot revolves a...

Wade Whimsies and Figurines

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:56:42 -0600

The original Wade Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England, began in 1810 and took over several companies in the area and in Northern Ireland. It wasn't until the 1920s it started producing figurines and the 1950s when it started its famous Whimsies which...

Maidenhead, Berkshire - what to see and do in and around the Town

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:59:13 -0600

If you are thinking of moving to Maidenhead, visiting it for business or pleasure, then this lens should provide you with a bit more background information

TimeShare Investments

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:03:53 -0600

Expert Information And Advices On TimeShare Investments...

UK Cash Back & Reward Shopping Sites - Reviewed & Rated

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:29 -0600

This lens will give details of all the Major UK Cash Back sites that offer� you money back when you shop online.

The principal is pretty simple as many retailers will pay others commission for sending shoppers to its site, the cashback sites work...

Tewkesbury

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:45:07 -0600

Tewkesbury is a small, medieval market town in deepest Gloucestershire, England. It's a great place to live and full of history and character.

It's also where I live and run my website design business: Sponge Project.

Squidoo: Are these the best Groups?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:47:05 -0600

There are more than 4,000 groups on Squidoo. Some have only one or two members, some have thousands of members. This Lens is your chance to select the best 25 groups of all time on Squidoo.

This Lens compliments the "What is the best Squidoo Gro...

Hotels, the good and the bad

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:18 -0600

The world is full of hotels, good, excellent, ok, and sometimes just awful. This Lens is my view of some hotels and how they react to customer problems. If you have a lens you would like to add, the place is below.

Need a hotel in Munich? Some Hotels...

GolfCross

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:05:02 -0600

The Game at a Glance

GolfCross� goal-golf or goalf is golf with goals instead of holes and it's played with an oval ball instead of a round one. You use the same rules as golf (with a few exceptions and additions) and the same clubs &...

Lensography from Petrobiontic and a free graphic

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:55:51 -0600

Lensography is a way of promoting all of your Lenses and groups from a single Lens. You can then add this single lens to a group for all Lensographies.

Help with creating your first Lens

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:11:33 -0600

This Lens is designed to help in the first 5 mins of creating your new Squidoo Lens. It is not hard or difficult and is very beneficial. We have�created some simple instructions and explained what is happening. You must be 18 to own a Lens.

Addit...

What is the best marketing company you know?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:54:29 -0600

Marketing is sometimes confused with the prefix "Advertising and". Normally they are two separate organisations. Marketing is about Branding and finding the most profitable routes to market. If you have a Lens or website that is providing M...

The Osborne Hotel, Argyll, Scotland

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:12:59 -0600

The Osborne Hotel is a small family run hotel in the beautiful village of Innellan three miles from Dunoon.

What are the best travel companies?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:57:51 -0600

A good travel company can be worth its weight in gold. Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly.There are many words to describe the best travel company. This Lens lets you add your favorite links to travel agents.

What is the best Squidoo group?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:48:53 -0600

There are more than 4,000 groups on Squidoo. Some have only one or two members, some have thousands of members. This Lens is your chance to select the best�group of all time on Squidoo.

Squidoo started a special selection called "Ever". so I call...

Stock Photographs

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:14 -0600

A selection of stock photo companies and their portfolios

Many individuals have extensive photographic images from around the world, now you can create a Lens with details and possibly sell all your hard work.

Some of the pictures will be shown on my...

Harry Potter Online

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:37:08 -0600

The Harry Potter phenomenon continues unabated. The film of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is currently in post production and will be released a few weeks before Christmas 2008 in July 2009. Harry Potter Online will keep you up to date with...

Dick Whittington: Truth or Legend?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:08:17 -0600

The legend of Dick Whittington is the archetypal 'country boy comes to the big city and makes good' story. It is well known to most people in the UK and is performed on stage regularly as a pantomime during the Christmas period. It is also a popular...

Tunbridge Wells

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:33:42 -0600

Most famous for being a spa town, a natural spring containing iron-rich water was assumed by early settlers to be healing waters. Even now (and even I'm in this category) this is a common belief. I work near this natural spring on the Pantiles.

Tunb...

Magic for Weddings

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:18:04 -0600

Here at Magic for Weddings I have one aim in mind, to give you the very best in magical wedding entertainment.

I am a member of The Magic Circle, meeting the stringent requirements of this world famous magical organisation.

In addition to the usual...

What are the best Squidoo groups?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:33:40 -0600

This is the chance for you to recommend the best Squidoo groups. Please not to include any that have less than 500 members. None of my groups has that amount yet, so you will not see it listed.

Hotel Guide: The Nicest Hotels Ever

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:06:33 -0600

Hotels can be wonderful,�terrible or just plan boring. But what if you found that really special hotel, would you be willing to tell us on this Lens?

�Just add the link and let the visitors vote.

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Wikipedia: The Best Help Ever

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:21:09 -0600

Wikipedia is great for increasing your page ranking. This Lens will explain how it works, To be updated soon.

Airlines: The Best Airline Ever

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:25:07 -0600

The idea of this Lens is to hightlight a single airline that people believe is the best. Maybe your frequent flyer partner is the best? Maybe you only fly locally? Your chance to comment.

If you plan to fly to Munich, you can get lots of up to date i...

Which are the best Airlines?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:23:29 -0600

Having a favourite airline means you fly fairly often, so it matters to you which airline you choose. If you fly internally in your country, there will be a selection of carriers, if you fly internationally there are the world airlines to choose from...

Hotels in Edinburgh - Festival 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:33:07 -0600

Advice for your trip to Edinburgh for the 2008 international festival, including advice on hotels in Edinburgh as well as what tourist attractions to visit when you arrive.