During the medieval times, the slope for which Harrow is currently prestigious turned into the point of convergence of the early ward – the conceivable area of an Anglo-Saxon clan's strict sanctuary. The way that a congregation currently sits on the mount today addresses the scouring of the agnostic beliefs during the sixth century, and it's supplanting with Christianity. Towards the end of the middle ages, the town saw the construction of Headstone Manor, which today is one of the borough's popular attractions. The flare-up of common conflict during the 1600s saw strife make its re-visitation of the precinct – our well-known slope conceivably turning into the site of an army installation for the parliamentarian powers.

• St Georges shopping centre: https://www.stgeorgesshopping.co.uk/ 
• ATN cars: https://www.atncar.com/ 
• Cassiobury park: https://www.watford.gov.uk/cassioburypark 
• Heath Robinson museum: https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/ 

• Harrowall climbing centre: https://www.harrowall.co.uk/ 
• VR Champions: https://www.timeout.com/london/attractions/vr-champions 
• Crazy golf: https://puttcrazy.com/ 
• VUE Harrow: https://www.myvue.com/cinema/harrow/whats-on 
• Jungle Monkeyz: https://www.junglemonkeyz.co.uk/ 

• The castle: https://www.castle-harrow.co.uk/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext&utm_content=P018&y_source=1_MTIyMzcwMjctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl 
• The White Horse: https://www.whitehorseharrow.co.uk/ 
• The Black Horse: https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-black-horse-wembley?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb 
• Royal Oak: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/middlesex/royal-oak/?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign= 

Back in 1954 the Harrow-born Roger Bannister was the first person to run a four- minute mile, completing the race in 3.59.4 seconds.

Harrow has two huge sports shopping centres.

Palaeontology has shown that Merton was dynamic even on ancient occasions. Celtic fighters were wandering Wimbledon Village well before the customers and consumers of today. You can discover the remainders of an Iron Age slope fortress toward the southwest of Wimbledon Common windmill, and there is proof of another Celtic stronghold in the Pollards Hill space of Mitcham. Presently known as Caesar's camp, the sustained town on Wimbledon Common was really possessed around 500 years before Julius Caesar was conceived. Germanic Anglo-Saxons rushed to supplant the Roman pilgrims when the realm fell in AD 410. The trespassers entered Surrey upstream valleys like the Wandle, and there is proof of some fierce gatherings with the local Britons. Nonetheless, Merton's vicinity to London implied it kept on flourishing notwithstanding the deficiency of Stane Street's royal connection with the landmass. The names Mitcham, Merton, and Morden are altogether Anglo-Saxon in the beginning. The name Merton dates from the Tenth Century and signifies 'farmstead by the pool.'

• Polka theatre: https://polkatheatre.com/ 
• Wimbledon lawn tennis museum: https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/museum_and_tours/index.html 
• Wimbledon windmill museum: https://www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk/ 
• Beam Aqueduct: http://www.rollecanalsociety.org/beam-aqueduct.html# 

• Deen City Farm: https://www.deencityfarm.co.uk/ 
• Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy: https://www.wackywarehouse.co.uk/kiss-me-hardy/ 
• Morden hall park: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park 
• Pod2 soft play: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/centres/ymca-wimbledon/ 

• Fire Stables: https://www.firestables.co.uk/
• The Woodman Pub: http://www.thewoodman.co/ 
• Hand in Hand: https://www.thehandinhandwimbledon.co.uk/ 
• The Pig & Whistle: http://pigandwhistlesw18.co.uk/ 

The name Merton came from Anglo-Saxon origin and the borough is relatively wealthy.

Merton is home to the world-well known All England Lawn Tennis Club, where the Wimbledon Championships occur each year carrying an extra 500,000 individuals into the district for the tennis party.

Sutton was once a Saxon settlement; the Saxons divided the town into separate parishes placed around the church, villages, and manor houses. The fields around the area were used as common grazing grounds, and archaeological excavation in Beddington in 1871 uncovered a Roman bathhouse and villa. Since then, more careful excavation has revealed the further indication of land use throughout the Roman era and evidence that the site was commonly used from the end of the first century until well into the fourth century.

• Wandle trail: https://wandlevalleypark.co.uk/map/ 
• Carshalton Water Tower: https://carshaltonwatertower.co.uk/index.html 
• Whitehall: https://whitehallmuseum.wordpress.com/about-whitehall/ 
• Cheam park: https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200453/parks_trees_and_open_spaces/1149/parks_and_facilities/11 

• Empire cinemas: https://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/ 
• The sports village: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/sutton/sutton-sports-village?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_my_business 
• Soft play: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/sutton/sutton-sports-village?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_my_business 
• Sutton ecology centre: https://www.sutton.gov.uk/info/200453/parks_trees_and_open_spaces/1145/biodiversity_and_wildlife/3 
• Secombe theatre: https://uniregistry.com/market/domain/suttontheatres.co.uk?landerid=www60a0ccffc52058.08959129 

• Ye Olde Red Lion: https://www.classicinns.co.uk/yeolderedlioncheam 
• Shinner and Sudtone: https://shinnerandsudtone.co.uk/ 
• Sutton Arms: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/surrey/sutton-arms/?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign= 
• The Hope: http://www.hopecarshalton.co.uk/ 

Sutton is one of London’s greenest boroughs, the town has nine public libraries, and the town has some interesting landmarks.

Sutton is the perfect balance between suburban and city living.

Salcombe is a place really known for its waters. People in the area use the waters for a living. A lot of activities have something to do with water, too. Seafaring, shipbuilding, boats, fishing and some piracies are believed to be the major occupations until about a hundred years ago.

The oldest local settlements are also found to be placed near the water edge and not specifically on the edge to avoid direct danger from the sea. There are pirates who are in search of temporary homes, supplies and slaves during the ancient time, so these are some of the dangers local people were avoiding.

The name Salcombe was first identified or read in 1244. This is quite late compared to the neighbouring settlements’ appearance in writing. Nevertheless, the place has been inhabited for a long time. There is little record before 1244 and this can be attributed to the illiteracy of the inhabitants.

In 1403, Salcombe was raided by people from France which is the same group who burnt Plymouth. Before this, specifically in 1377, Salcombe was given a grant for its fortification. Sadly, nothing has been made or done during this time.

The relationship between Spain and England has been known to deteriorate in the 1550s, and this time, new records of harbour and town have been made available. Surveys were also done to identify the number of ships in Salcombe and Plymouth.

The Salcombe harbour is believed to be a coastal defence of Henry VIII which has decayed especially in the 1640s. Later on, specifically in 1644, the fortification was restored and garrisoned by Sir Edmund Fortescue. It was then renamed Fort Charles.

Smuggling and fishing are believed to still exist before the mid-18th century. The Moult was built in 1764 and was described as a “mere pleasure box.” This somewhat changed the life and living state of the people in the area.

In the 1790s, shipbuilding and ship owning became popular and more significant even though the town has been known for its boat making. Trading also became more prominent, and fruits were mostly delivered from Spain and the Azores. However, around 1875, the trading industry slowly diminished due to the iron and steel industry. There is also a lack of capital which contributed to this decrease in activities.

On a brighter side, the collapse of the ship owning and building was not the end for Salcombe. Many tourists have been visiting the place since the 1700s, so tourism is also booming in the area. Large houses were then built together with hotels to accommodate the growing number of visitors in the area. A railway was also built and shipyards were replaced by buildings.

In 1869, the lifeboat station of Salcombe was founded and the third lifeboat came in 1904. One of the most impactful disasters Salcombe experienced happened in October 1916. This was when the Great War of 1914-1918 was happening. Many townsmen were in the army and some have already died.

Salcombe was considered an exclusive holiday resort when the First and Second World Wars happened. The beautiful scenery, climate and spots in the area continuously attracted guests. There were clubs established in the area, too, to attract the groups of retirees who want to spend their remaining time doing relaxing activities.

Sadly, the Second World War also left the town in a devastating state. Bombing raids were done and casualties were more than what the authorities can count. New buildings were also destroyed but were rebuilt to aid the economy of Salcombe.

The people of Salcombe took some time to know peace once again. Tourism was put on hold because travel was difficult after the war. When the things came back to normal, several tourists once again flock to the city and the tourist areas flourished once again.

• Visit the famous Salcombe Harbour - https://www.salcombeharbour.co.uk/ 
• Explore Overbecks Museum and Garden - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/overbecks-garden 
• Enjoy Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/89/ 
• Get to know Salcombe Distilling Company - https://www.salcombegin.com/ 
• Spend the day in the East Portlemouth & Gara Rock Trail - https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/97/ 

• Have a great time at Blackpool Sands - https://www.blackpoolsands.co.uk/ 
• Enjoy your visit at Slapton Sands - https://www.devonlive.com/news/slapton-beach-exercise-tiger-ww2-1880601 
• See Bigbury - https://discoverysurf.com/ 
• Take a peek at Bantham - https://banthamsurfingacademy.co.uk/ 
• Enjoy swimming at Broadsands Beach - https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/ 

• The Ferry Inn - https://www.theferryinnsalcombe.com/ 
• Boatswains at The Kings Arms - https://www.boatswainsattheka.com/ 
• dickandwills - http://www.dickandwills.co.uk/ 

In the unique eelgrass beds, you will be able to find seahorse nurseries which also makes Salcombe special. In addition to marine life, seals, sharks and dolphins can also be seen in Salcombe at times. Danny, one of the dolphins, is from Dartmouth and is also kind of popular as it has its own Facebook page.

In terms of history, the first holiday home built in Salcombe is called The Moult. It was built in 1764. Salcombe also became a holiday resort as it experienced two world wars. In 1922, the Salcombe Sailing Club was founded, but women were only welcomed to join the club in 1948.

Clipper schooners which are described to be similar to yachts can be seen in Salcombe as this place serves as a home port. Because these schooners have a good spot, they have easy access to fruits of different seasons and the markets, making them ahead of their competitors.

Inhabitants have been present in Tynemouth since the Iron Age. The Romans have occupied the place for a long time and had it serve as their signal station. A monastery, later on, was built in the place and was later fortified. The place where the Monastery of Tynemouth currently stands was formerly known as the Saxons Benebalcrag.

The monastery has undergone many challenges through the years, it was sucked by the Danes in 800, it was rebuilt, it was once again destroyed in 875, and it was again operational in 1083. Kings are also said to be buried within the monastery. Some of these kings include Oswin, Osred II and Malcolm III.

When it comes to the Castle and Priory, it has also been occupied by famous and notable people. For instance, the queens of Edward I and Edward II occupied the Castle and Priory for some time. This happened when their husbands were in Scotland to campaign. Along with this, the castle was also considered by King Edward III as one of the Northern Marches’s strongest castles.

Since the place has long been inhabited, a village has existed for a long time in this place. Around 1325, a fishing and trading port was built in the area. As a result, the people from this place mostly work in areas related to or along the lines of trading and fishing. These livelihoods can still be seen in the present. However, there was a shipping right issue during this time too. Tynemouth and Newcastle had a dispute regarding the Tyne’s shipping rights. This time, Newcastle is more powerful.

More historical events in Tynemouth include the landing of Prince Rupert of the Rhine in this area in August 1642. He landed at Tynemouth on his way to fight when the English Civil War was happening.

Until 1974, Tynemouth was considered a county borough. The headquarters were located at Tynemouth Town Hall which is found in North Shields.

In the 2018 Sunday Times report, Tynemouth was mentioned to be one of the best places to live in Northern England.

• Spend the day at Tynemouth Park – https://www.tynemouthpark.com/index.html 
• Explore Tynemouth Priory & Castle – https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tynemouth-priory-and-castle/ 
• Discover good finds at Tynemouth Markets – https://tynemouthmarkets.com/ 
• Learn new things at Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Museum - http://www.tvlb.org/ 
• Know more about marine life at Tynemouth Aquarium - https://www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk/ 

• Let kids explore the Tynemouth Treasure Trail - https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/what-to-do/tyne-and-wear/tynemouth 
• Have fun at Tynemouth Surf Co – https://www.tynemouthsurf.co.uk/  
• Play at KiKis Kabin - https://www.kikiskabin.co.uk/ 
• Discover the Arbeia Roman Fort - https://arbeiaromanfort.org.uk/ 

• The Priory - https://www.facebook.com/thepriorytynemouth/ 
• 29 Bar and Kitchen - https://www.facebook.com/29BarandKitchen/ 
• The Gibraltar Rock - https://en-gb.facebook.com/thegibrock/ 

Tynemouth is most famous for being a venue for surfing championships. A lot of day-trippers and tourists also enjoy going to this place to enjoy a nice view of the sea and to eat the best chips and fish in the area.

Specifically, Tynemouth Longsands, King Edward’s Bay, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats Bay beaches are all Blue Flag status awardees.

Collingwood Monument is one of the most important and historic structures in Tynemouth. It is dedicated to Lord Collingwood who is the second-in-command of Nelson at Trafalgar. Nelson died and Collingwood completed the victory during this time.

The earliest people to live in Sunderland were hunter-gatherers from the Stone Age. Microliths were recovered, along with other artifacts, from this area.

Many people believed that the area around the River Wear was inhabited by the Brigantes in the pre- ad post-Roman era. Roma artefacts were then discovered in the River Wear in 2021.

King Ecgfrith gave Benedict Biscop land, and he used this land to build the Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery. This place became a major centre of knowledge and learning in 686 when the Ceolfrid took over it. It had a library containing around 300 volumes.

Bede mostly worked on the Codex Amiatinus which was told to be the world’s finest book, according to White. This book was made at the monastery.

The Vikings raided the coast near the end of the 8th century, and the monastery was abandoned in the mid-9th century. Athelstan of England gave the lands on the river’s south side to the Bishop of Durham. These lands were later known as Bishopwearmouth.

There was a fishing village called Soender-land in 1100. This was included in the Bishopwearmouth parish and has later evolved into Sunderland. Sunderland was then given by Hugh Pudsey a charter, and another charter was given by the Bishop of Durham to the merchants. The first event happened in 1179, and after some time, Sunderland became a port.

Thomas Menville built ships at Wearmouth from 1346. Coal exportation then became slowly rampant by 1396. Salt trade contributed to the rapid growth of the port.

Coal and salt exportation continued to progress through the 17th century. The North was captured in 1644 by parliament. Because of that, the villages which were later known as Sunderland were taken, too.

The shipbuilding trade in Sunderland grew in the 18th century, and the town might have even become Britain’s premier shipbuilding centre.

A lighthouse designed by Engineer Jonathan Pickernell was built in Sunderland and another on the South Pier. Public transportation progressed in 1900-1919. There was an electric tram system which was replaced by buses in the 1940s.

Shipbuilding still grew in town, especially during the First World War, but it declined at the latter end of it through the Great Depression.

In the 1980s and 1990s, new industries developed to replace the heavy industries, and there was also an expansion in the service sector. In 1992, Sunderland was given city status.

During the Second World War, a lot of areas and structures were damaged, but there are several ones that stood still. Some of them were religious buildings which are considered as tourist destinations in the current time.

• Check out the Bowes Railway – http://bowesrailway.uk/
• Visit the historic Hetton Colliery Railway – http://www.hcr200.org/
• Admire the treasures of the National Glass Centre – https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/national-glass-centre/
• Have fun learning at North East Land Sea and Air Museum – https://www.nelsam.org.uk/
• Appreciate the artworks at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art – https://northerngalleryforcontemporaryart.co.uk/

• Experience the ultimate laser tag adventure at Laser Quest Sunderland – http://lqsunderland.co.uk/
• Try different activities at Sunderland Aquatic Centre - https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/sunderland-aquatic-centre/
• Check out the players’ lounge and dressing room at Sunderland Stadium of Light Tour - https://safc.com/the-club/stadium/stadium-tours
• Learn new things at National Glass Centre - https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/national-glass-centre/
• Do indoor climbing at Sunderland Wall - https://sunderlandwall.com/

• The Dun Cow - https://www.facebook.com/duncowsunderland/
• The Clarendon - https://whatpub.com/pubs/SUN/6065/clarendon-sunderland
• Gin & Bear It - https://www.facebook.com/GinandBearItSunderland/

One Titanic survivor came from Sunderland. His name was Charles Whilems, and he boarded the ship to have a fresh start in the United States. He was a glassblower and was a second-class passenger, boarding the Titanic in 1912. After the tragic incident, Whilems was said to have returned to England and continued being a glassblower.

Sunderland was also one of the UK’s most-bombed cities during World War II. The German Luftwaffe launched several bombs in Sunderland because this town was popular for having the busiest and biggest shipbuilding ports in the whole country.

There is a building in Sunderland that people avoid. They think that the Sunderland Empire is haunted, so even celebrities do not agree to perform in this place.

It first opened in 1907 and is one of the largest theatres between Edinburgh and Manchester. This is where Sid James who was a famous comic actor died in 1976. He had a heart attack while performing onstage.

Huddersfield is believed to have been a settlement for more than 4,000 years now. In the mid-18th century, the remnants of a Roman fort were discovered. It was specifically found near Outlane, particularly at Slack. Castle Hill was also the site of an Iron Age hill fort.

Huddersfield had different names through the years. In a Yorkshire charter, it appears as Hudresfeld. Meanwhile, in 1297, in subsidy rolls, the name appears to be Huderesfeld.

Huddersfield is a market town is Anglo-Saxon times. The de Lacy or Lacey family owned Huddersfield's manor before the Crown took it back in 1322. After some time, William Ramsden bought the manor in 1599, and it was known to be the Ramsden Estate until 1920.

Another important structure in Huddersfield is Castle Hill. The foreground of the castle contains three mill sheds that are converted neoclassical. In 1766, Sir John Ramsden built the Huddersfield Cloth Hall. After some years, in 1780, Sir John Ramsden’s Canal was then built.

Huddersfield was largely impacted by wars during the Industrial Revolution. The wars specifically affected the cloth trade, local weavers and weaving sheds. The great mills were also destroyed by Luddites together with pieces of machinery and sheds.

One impactful attack was on Cartwright and his Rawfolds Mill. A lot of soldiers and civilians were placed in the town during the war. Because of this, Luddites decided to attack the nearby villages instead which were less protected that time.

In 1812, mill owner William Horsfall was killed. He was known as a Luddites prosecutor. Parliament then increased welfare provision for the people and improved mill conditions.

The Ramsden family has done a lot of things for Huddersfield, and it has also supported development during their time. However, the Corporation bought the Ramsden Estate from the family in 1920. Later on, the place was known as “the town that bought itself.”

Huddersfield possessed a strong Liberal tradition that can be seen and observed in numerous Liberal social clubs. This tradition has been practiced until the 1950s. Barry Sheerman who is a Labour Co-operative MP is the current Huddersfield’s constituency Member of Parliament.

• Take good pictures at Castle Hill - https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/organisationdetails.aspx?orgid=2485 
• Discover new things at Tolson Museum - https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-galleries-history/tolson-museum.aspx 
• Check out Lawrence Batley Theatre - https://www.thelbt.org/ 
• Visit the magnificent Huddersfield Breweries - https://huddscamra.org.uk/pubs-clubs-beer-cider/breweries/ 
• Know about the Kirklees Light Railway - https://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com/ 

• Play fun board games at The People's Meeple - http://www.thepeoplesmeeple.com/ 
• Visit the famous Fizzy Lizard - http://www.fizzylizard.co.uk/ 
• Learn new things at Colne Valley Museum - https://www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk/ 
• Spend some time at ROKT Climbing Gym - https://www.rokt.co.uk/ 
• Appreciate art pieces at Smith Art Gallery - https://museums.calderdale.gov.uk/visit/smith-art-gallery 

• The Grove - https://www.thegrove.pub/ 
• Black Bull - https://www.facebook.com/BlackBullLindley/ 
• The Sportsman - https://www.facebook.com/SportsmanHuddersfield/ 

Huddersfield is Rugby League’s home and where it originally came from. The Huddersfield-based Northern Rugby Football Union separated from the Rugby Football Union which was established in England. This happened in 1895 when a payment dispute arose. The game evolved giving birth to Rugby League from the game’s traditional Union version.

In addition, the Sex Pistols played their last two British shows in Huddersfield before going to their US tour which eventually led to the break-up of the band.

There is a nodding dog in Huddersfield which is considered the largest one in Britain. The Dogs Trust charity commissioned KD Decoratives to create the nodding dog which is 11 feet and is colour yellow. It is a mechanical dog that can be found in the Leeds office after being placed outside the charities on west London site.

It is believed that Aberdeen has been inhabited for around 8,000 years already. Initially, there were two burghs separate from one another: Old Aberdeen and New Aberdeen.

Old Aberdeen was situated at the river Don’s mouth. Meanwhile New Aberdeen was a trading and fishing settlement, and this is where the river Dee estuary welcomed the Denburn waterway.

In 1179, the earliest charter was given to Aberdeen by William the Lion. It verified the corporate rights bestowed by David I.

The Great Charter of Robert the Bruce played a big role in the development of the city. In 1319, it made Aberdeen a community that owns properties and is financially independent.

Along with this, Aberdeen was also granted the Forest of Stocket. The income of this formed the basis for the Common Good Fund of the city which benefits Aberdonians.

Robert the Bruce laid siege to Aberdeen Castle when the Wars of Scottish Independence happened. He did this because Aberdeen was under English rule, and he laid this siege before destroying the castle in 1308. After destroying the castle, the English garrison was executed.

In 1336, Edward III burned the city. however, it was rebuilt and extended. The city became stronger and fortified to prevent neighboring lords’ attacks. However, by 1770, the gates were removed.

Aberdeen was plundered by both parties during the Wards of the Three Kingdoms of 1644 to 1647. Royalist troops took and ransacked Aberdeen in 1644 after the Battle of Aberdeen. After two years, the Royalist force once again stormed the city.

In 1647, Aberdeen was deeply affected by the outbreak of bubonic plague which killed a quarter of the population during the time.

After the disasters, a lot of improvements were made in Aberdeen. Several infrastructures and road improvements were made, leading to the city’s bankruptcy in 1817.

Although Aberdeen was able to recover and prosper, the economic downturn affected the people and the city during the Post-Napoleonic depression. However, since Aberdeen’s economic importance grew and the shipbuilding and fishing industries flourished, the city was able to come back to its feet and thrive.

The German Luftwaffe attacked Aberdeen 32 times during World War II, dropping bombs which killed several people at different instances.

• Visit the famous St. Machar's Cathedral - https://www.stmachar.com/ 
• Explore the colleges in The University and King's College of Aberdeen - https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ 
• Check out the historical displays at The Tolbooth Museum - https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM 
• Appreciate art at Aberdeen Art Gallery - https://artuk.org/visit/venues/aberdeen-art-gallery-5160 
• Take beautiful photos at Crathes Castle - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/crathes-castle 

• Learn new things at Aberdeen Science Centre - https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/ 
• See the collections of rare and endangered farm animal breeds at Doonies Rare Breeds Farm - http://dooniesfarm.co.uk/ 
• Have fun at Codona's Amusement Park - https://www.codonas.com/ 
• Take a break at Duthie Park - https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/leisure-culture-and-parks/parks-and-gardens/duthie-park 
• Catch the newest movies at Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square - https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/aberdeen-union-square/8018 

• The Queen Vic - https://www.facebook.com/QueenVicAberdeen/ 
• Six°North - https://www.sixdnorth.co.uk/ 
• The Black Dog - https://www.facebook.com/BlackDog.Aberdeen/ 

Aberdeen is home to the oldest daily newspaper in Scotland. The newspaper’s name today is The Press and Journal. It was initially called the Aberdeen’s Journal and was launched in 1747. William Forsyth is one of the newspaper’s notable editors.

Aberdeen is also hailed as the safest city in Britain. Provident Personal Credit recently conducted a study, and it shows that 76% of Aberdeen’s residents are friendly with their neighbours and that more than 70% of Aberdeen’s residents feel a strong sense of community.

One of the UK’s several royal residences can be found in Aberdeen. This is Balmoral Castle, and it was built in 1852. A lot of popular films were set in this castle, and some of these films include Mrs Brown and The Queen.

Aberdeen invented the self-seal envelope. Aberdeen was the hub for envelope production in the UK during the 19th century.

Before Harrogate got its final name, it was first called other names like Harougat, Harwegate and Harrowgate. However, where Harrogate’s name originated is unknown. Some say it derived from Old Norse horgr, meaning cairn, a heap of stones, and gata, meaning street. These words, when combined, meant road to the cairn. On the other hand, some say that Harrogate means the way to Harlow.

Initially, Harrogate has two parts. The area within Bilton’s township was known as the High Harrogate while the part within Pannal became the Low Harrogate. However, both areas were part of the Royal Forest Knaresborough.

The discovery of spring water rich in chalybeate and sulphur played a big role in the city’s development. The discovery and development happened in the 16th century, and the first one was discovered by William Slingsby in 1571. As a result, the town was called a spa town.

More chalybeate springs were found in High Harrogate during the 17th and 18th centuries, and along with this, Low Harrogate was also discovered to have both sulphur and chalybeate springs. As a result, the two areas attracted several guests, and a number of inns were also opened in High Harrogate to accommodate the visitors. On the other hand, Low Harrogate opened the Crown.

The Royal Forest of Knaresborough was walled with a 1770 Enclosure Act. In 1778, the enclosure award clarified that 200 acres of land were for the public. It stayed as an open space for the public which was known as The Stray.

The area between the High and Low Harrogate was developed during the 19th century. A part of it was reserved for a residential building and then to the Duchy of Lancaster.

The number of visitors still increased, resulting in the Georgian Theatre’s building in 1788. In addition, in 1826, the Royal Bath Hospital was constructed. Furthermore, in 1842, The Royal Pump Room was created.

After World War I, the popularity of Harrogate decreased. In World War II, the large hotels in Harrogate served as government offices.

• Enjoy all-day breakfast goodies at Bean & Bud - http://beanandbud.co.uk/ 
• Taste the best drinks at Spirit of Harrogate - https://wslingsby.co.uk/experience/ 
• Learn about Harrowgate’s history at Royal Pump Room Museum - https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/ 
• Unwind at North Bar - http://www.northbar.com/harrogate/ 
• Blend with the locals at Major Tom's Social - https://www.majortomssocial.co.uk/ 

• Visit the old Mother Shipton's Cave - https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/ 
• Get creative painting pottery at Pots 2 Go Ceramic Café - http://www.pots2go.co.uk/ 
• Check out the famous Bead Harrogate - https://www.bead-harrogate.co.uk/  
• Explore The Harrogate Treasure Hunt Trail - https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do-with-kids/north-yorkshire/harrogate 
• Enjoy the latest blockbusters at ODEON Harrogate - https://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/harrogate/? 

• The Swan - https://www.facebook.com/SwanHarrogate/ 
• Harrogate Tap - https://harrogatetap.co.uk/   
• The Harrogate Arms - https://www.craft-pubs.co.uk/the-harrogate-arms-harrogate 

Harrogate hosted a Eurovision Song Contest. This was the contest’s 27th year and it happened in 1982. Jan Leeming specifically hosted the event. The winners were Germany, and Great Britain got the 7th place. The latter performed “One Step Further” by Bardo.

Charles Dickens labelled Harrogate as the “queerest place.” He once visited the spa town of Yorkshire and stated that the people in the area were strange and were living odd lives full of dancing, dining and reading.

Many people voted Harrogate as the happiest place to live in among the areas in Britain. It has won three times in a Rightmove survey. 24,000 people participated in the survey and answered the question regarding what they feel about where they reside.

Scunthorpe came from the abuse of the local ironstone resources in the area. The population of Scunthorpe only started from 1,245 residents in 1851 until it grew in 1941, having 45,840 residing in the area.

As Scunthorpe expanded, it included the former villages of the town, Frodingham, Ashby, Crosby, Bottesford and Brumby. In 1891, the city was officially considered an urban district. In 1919, it merged as ‘Scunthorpe, Brumby and Frodingham Urban District’ before becoming a municipal borough in 1936.

Scunthorpe appears in the Domesday Book, and it was called Escumesthorpe. This word came from the Old Norse Skumasþorp which means Skuma’s homestead. Furthermore, this is a site believed to be located in the centre of Scunthorpe that is close to the location of Market Hill today.

During the mid-19th century, the iron and steel industry in the town of Scunthorpe was established. This was after the discovery of Scunthorpe’s middle Lias ironstone east and after this discovery was exploited.

In the 1860s, Trent, Ancholme and Grimsby Railway was constructed in South Yorkshire to give access to rails and to be able to visit the local iron production areas. This greatly impacted and influenced the growth of industry and the development of Scunthorpe.

There was a formation of three main ownership concerns as the industry consolidated during the early 19th century. These are the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Company, the Redbourn Iron Works and Normanby works.

• Visit the famous Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe - https://www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk/ 
• Take good pictures at Normanby Hall Country Park, Scunthorpe - http://www.normanbyhall.co.uk/ 
• Have a fun family day out at Sundown Adventureland, Retford - https://sundownadventureland.co.uk/ 
• Explore the historic Clumber Park, Worksop - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park 
• Check out the sacred Beverley Minster, Beverley - https://beverleyminster.org.uk/ 

• Discover fun activities at Cheeky Chimps - https://cheekychimpsscunthorpe.co.uk/ 
• Spend the day at Central Park - https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/leisure/central-park/ 
• Enjoy the time of your life at Splatmaster Kids Paintball Scunthorpe - https://bedlampaintball.co.uk/venue/scunthorpe/splatmaster/ 
• Purchase a lot of toys and games at The Entertainer - https://www.thetoyshop.com/store/Scunthorpe/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local 
• Check out Wise Owl Kids Den - https://wiseowlnursery.co.uk/locations/kids-den/ 

• Warren Lodge - https://www.facebook.com/Warren-Lodge-Scunthorpe-559502104122522/ 
• The Chancel - https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/Chancel-pub-Cambridge-ave-Scunthorpe-357914184752817/ 
• Ashby Lodge - Pub & Carvery - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/Ashby-Lodge-Greene-King-Pub-Carvery-248132972014220/ 

The town name Scunthorpe was often blocked by profanity filters because it was considered falling in the category of obscene words. In 1996, this problem was first known. The internet was just developing and beginning this time, and AOL would not allow the residents of Scunthorpe to sign up for accounts. This is because of the string of letters within Scunthorpe that is considered a dirty word.

On a brighter note, you can take a tour that is free in Scunthorpe every Saturday. This trip is around the British Steel works in the area which is 2,000 acres. This is made possible by Appleby Frodingham RPS.

Although Scunthorpe is not considered the most glamorous town in Great Britain, there are a lot of things unique to this place. One unique thing to Scunthorpe is Snakebite. This is a Scunthorpe drink which is described as strong bitter mixed with strong cider.

In addition, you can also check out Harry’s Bar which is located in Ashby High Street. For a fun experience, ask the regulars why the place was formerly called The Bunch as you have a pint in the bar.