http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com With a population rapidly approaching 300,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and is in the top 20 cities in England by size of population. The ratio of males to females is 51% to 49%. Leicester is unusual in having a high proportion o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153013_27.html 30th April 2007 In truth Leicester is neither quaint, nor full of historic places to visit. However, the few truly ancient or historic buildings it has are shown off well and the city is quite rightly proud of them. Here are a few of the sites worth seeing in Leicester. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153012_27.html 30th April 2007 The Victorian Clock Tower, situated at the meeting point of seven city streets, is generally acknowledged as the main meeting point in Leicester. It is also the focus point for most of the city’s shops with the two main shopping centres – the Haymarke... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153011_27.html 30th April 2007 Leicester has a strong tradition of being represented at national level in our three main sports. ie Football, Rugby and Cricket, with the rugby team, Leicester Tigers, being the most consistent in their achievements. In terms of municipal sport and r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153010_27.html 30th April 2007 The world map reference for Leicester is latitude 52o38’06” north and latitude 1o08’06” west. The River Soar running through it is one of the few geographical features of this city, which is, by and large, flat and featureless. It is on the very e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153009_27.html 30th April 2007 The diversity of ethnicities and cultures in Leicester makes it one of the most varied and vibrant cities in the country. The substantial Asian community has brought with it many interesting events which the city enjoys supporting. Complementing the tradi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153008_27.html 30th April 2007 Historically Leicester has always been most closely associated with clothing and footwear manufacturing trades. Whilst the City of Leicester employment profile shows the largest proportion of city workers to be engaged in manufacturing, over 23%, there ar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153007_27.html 30th April 2007 Leicester is on the main route north from London, passing through the midlands. As such it is well served by both road and rail links. Getting to and from Leicester: The main railway station in Leicester is located on London Road, which is some way ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153006_27.html 30th April 2007 Leicester has the usual range of places for the visitor to stay from hostels to 5 star hotels. However, Leicester is not renowned as a tourist centre and so the accommodation provision is mainly from the major chains that can be found anywhere. An advanta... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153005_27.html 30th April 2007 Dating back over 2000 years, Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and has plenty to interest historians. The history of the origins of Leicester are, of course, lost in time. However, there are two main theories concerning the origin of the se... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153004_27.html 30th April 2007 Whether you're the sporty type who loves to compete or are more of a spectator who enjoys the vicarious thrill of watching competition, Blackpool has a lot to offer you. Blackpool has many sports centres that promote sports like football, darts, crick... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152003_27.html 26th April 2007 Blackpool isn't renowned for romance, but a seaside resort town with plenty of amazing parks, hotels, restaurants, museums and nightlife has everything any Romeo needs to fan the amorous flames of his Juliet. The first thing to determine is where to st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152002_27.html 26th April 2007 Part of the allure of a romantic visit to Blackpool is that there are dozens of impressive restaurants that exude just the right mood to enhance that fuzzy warm feeling. Here are some exquisite choices for that romantic lunch or dinner. The September B... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152001_27.html 26th April 2007 The seaside town of Blackpool, a major tourist hub since the 19th century, continues to be heavily dependent on tourism. There is so much to see in Blackpool that is uniquely its own. The following are only some of its leading attractions. 1. The North... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152000_27.html 26th April 2007 The night is alive in Blackpool, one of the best clubbing venues in the north as well as a favorite destination for fans of live music and live theatre performances. The club scene is electric in Blackpool, with the resort town offering hot dance music, p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151999_27.html 26th April 2007 While Blackpool is known primarily as a tourist resort with amazing amusement arcades and fun fairs, the town also has many museums and art galleries of note. The Louis Tussauds Waxworks on Central Promenade is certainly Blackpool's most famous museum... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151998_27.html 26th April 2007 With so much to do in Blackpool, visitors will certainly need enough time to do it all. That usually means staying in town for an extra day or even an extra week. Fortunately, Blackpool has so much to offer in terms of accommodation, whether your budget i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151997_27.html 26th April 2007 Blackpool is the number one tourist resort in the UK and its history suggests that it always seemed destined for this kind of greatness. Before the 18th century, Blackpool was simply a quiet hamlet by the sea surrounded by forests and impassable bogs. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151996_27.html 26th April 2007 With more than 17 million visitors a year, Blackpool certainly ranks as Europe's busiest tourist resort. There are plenty of ways to get there, either by bus, train, car or by air. In terms of public transport, Blackpool has many links to UK towns and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151995_27.html 26th April 2007 Blackpool is the leading beach resort in the United Kingdom, a fascinating oasis for fun and frolics that is also developing a growing reputation as the Las Vegas of Europe. With so much to offer new visitors, it's sometimes difficult to know exactly... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151994_27.html 26th April 2007 The centre of the city is famous as one of Britain’s largest and most interesting regional shopping centres, but outside the city centre also has a lot to offer. You can find anything from clothes shops to butcher shops or from grocers to bookshops. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146271_27.html 10th April 2007 Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is a great place to visit and to inhabit as well. There is a wide range of cultural and tourist attractions that will keep people entertained at all times, be it rainy or sunny. A fantastic thing about Cardiff is that i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146270_27.html 10th April 2007 Whether you feel like filling your day with sports, arts, shopping or just a walk on the waterfront, Cardiff Bay is the place that offers the entertainment or leisure experience that you need. Known in the past as the largest coal exporting port in th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146269_27.html 10th April 2007 Wales is a picturesque land that will surely offer you a great variety of tourist attractions crammed with a sense of history and splendor. One of the highlights is in Cardiff - St. Fagans National History Museum, which attracts numerous visitors all year... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146268_27.html 10th April 2007 Many factors influenced Cardiff's culture throughout the centuries, transforming it into an international city. The Romans built the city, the Normans constructed over it, the Vikings brought prosperity and the industrial revolution transformed it. Wales... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146267_27.html 10th April 2007 If you are wondering what you can do in Cardiff on a rainy day, there are plenty of indoor activities. You could go to an art museum, the best choice being the National Gallery of Cardiff. Cardiff is the city capital of Wales and it is a charming ci... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146266_27.html 10th April 2007 When you are looking for an interesting art filled night out, the Wales Millennium Centre for the performing arts in Cardiff is the best place to go. With its romantic location on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, this centre gives a whole new dimension to t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146265_27.html 10th April 2007 As a major English city Newcastle-upon-Tyne has a full and lively selection of places to eat, drink and be merry. Bars and Pubs: If you’re arriving in Newcastle by train at the Central station, an ideal venue for meeting someone is the Centurion ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146264_27.html 10th April 2007 In terms of sporting prowess two terms are synonymous with Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; Newcastle United FC at St James’ Park and international athletics at the Gateshead International Stadium, which is a major venue on the international athletics scene and the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146263_27.html 10th April 2007 City shopping in Newcastle is now centred on Grey’s monument. Northumberland Street that leads to Grey’s monument has always been considered the heart of the city’s shopping, but now all the main stores are to be found inside one of the numerous mal... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146262_27.html 10th April 2007 With a history dating back to a Roman settlement, its industrial heritage, its fame for the mining and export of coal and the fact that it is a major regional centre to the North East of England, Newcastle has plenty of sights to see. Even before arriving... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146261_27.html 10th April 2007 Geographically the single most significant factor about Newcastle is that it is on the River Tyne making it easy to cross from the north bank. Hence it became known as Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. As the undisputed capital of the north between York in England and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146260_27.html 10th April 2007 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has the full range of accommodation for visitors, from cheap and cheerful bed and breakfast/guest houses, through to the very best in 5 star comfort and pampering. Self-catering accommodation in the form of flats and houses is also ava... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141486_27.html 28th March 2007 Being the largest city in the north-east of England, Newcastle is easy to travel to and from. Within Newcastle, there is a Metro railway service alongside the usual public bus services and road links. Getting to and from Newcastle: Newcastle airpor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141485_27.html 28th March 2007 Despite Newcastle-Upon-Tyne being strongly associated with the industrial revolution of the 19th century, the Romans were the first to build in the area. Being at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, in 122 AD the Romans realised the importance of having ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141484_27.html 28th March 2007 Cardiff or Caerdydd in Welsh is the capital city of Wales. The city is situated in the county of Glamorgan and used to be a small traditional town until the 19th century when it started to rapidly grow due to the sudden influx of industry in the area Car... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141482_27.html 28th March 2007 A very entertaining way to spend a few hours in Cardiff would be to eat somewhere special and have a sip or more of tasty wine or beer. The Welsh, and especially the people living in Cardiff, are famous for their exquisite taste in food and their gifted c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141481_27.html 28th March 2007 If you are planning to take a trip to a romantic destination, allow us to guide you to Wales and recommend that you pay a visit to Cardiff Castle. This beautiful and strange city houses within its midst, among shopping centers, museums and government buil... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141480_27.html 28th March 2007 Manchester occupies a hallowed place in the history of England because of its key role in the Industrial Revolution. Today, it is also known as a centre of the arts, media, commerce and higher education. There are some who consider Manchester to be Englan... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112012_27.html 13th December 2006 The city of Nottingham, with two universities and several smaller colleges, has a large and varied student population, which has contributed its own creative and edgy flavour to the city’s younger neighbourhoods. Some 40,000 full-time students make No... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111729_27.html 13th December 2006 Sheffield has taken many steps over the past few decades to attract tourism from the UK and around the world. Many of the city’s most popular attractions have been built or refurbished in the last 20 years following the decline of the steel market. The ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111728_27.html 13th December 2006 You would expect a city with a large university student population to have some dance clubs and other live music venues that cater to a young crowd. To say that about Sheffield is an extreme understatement. The vibrant live music scene in the city has bee... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111727_27.html 13th December 2006 Fans of every kind of music can find recordings and performances of their favourite style in the city of Nottingham. There are record shops and venues devoted to traditional folk songs, vocal and choir music, chamber music and classical music, and much mo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111726_27.html 13th December 2006 The Peak District National Park consists of 550 square miles in central and northern England. Parts of the park encompass Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and South and West Yorkshire. About 38,000 people have homes within the bound... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111725_27.html 13th December 2006 A few basic facts about Leeds city • The name Leeds was derived from the Latin word Leodis. • Leeds is the second largest metropolitan district in the UK. • Leeds’ natives are called Loiners. • Leeds is located in West Yorkshire. • I... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111724_27.html 13th December 2006 They say that a city’s entertainment and recreational options speak volumes about that city’s prospects as a desirable and rewarding place to live. If such were the case, then Manchester’s vibrant entertainment options certainly speak volumes about ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111723_27.html 13th December 2006 Manchester’s long and distinguished roster of world-famous pop music stars and superstars has been a great source of pride among local Mancunians, especially since it gives some indication of the prominent role that the city’s musical heritage plays i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111722_27.html 13th December 2006 There are many fantastic places for both residents and visitors to go shopping in Great Britain, and Nottingham holds its own with the best of them. The city not only has a huge variety of nationally known shops and brand names, but also a great selection... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111518_27.html 12th December 2006 In the U.K places of historic interest and buildings of architectural importance can be listed for preservation. The idea is that future generations should inherit and build on the work and way of life of earlier generations. The practice began on January... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111517_27.html 12th December 2006 The residents of the city of Nottingham are passionate about sport, in all of its many varieties. There are numerous sport venues and facilities hosting professional and amateur competitions for local spectators. Also, opportunities abound for every resid... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111516_27.html 12th December 2006