Friday, 20 May 2016

England

Interesting Facts about the UK: 


The word “England” comes from “Englaland” meaning land of the Angli or Angles. The
Angles were one of the Germanic tribes that settled in Britain during the early Middle
Ages. 


Map of where the Angles settled




















German Tribe 



German Warrior


























The French name for England Angleterre literally translates into “Land of the Angles."



French/British Flag 




Friday, 6 May 2016

Windsor Castle

Interesting Facts about the UK:

Windsor Castle is the largest royal home in the world having been built by William the Conqueror around A.D. 1080


William the Conqueror






















It is also the oldest continually inhabited royal residence in Britain



Inside Windsor Castle




















Windsor Castle