There is a lovely evergreen plant known as Camellia Sinensis that grows prolifically in a number of places, including China and India. The story is that in China a certain ruler named Shennong was sent into exile sometime about 2737 BC, where he stayed in his house and garden. One day he was heating water in a large open kettle when a leaf of the Camellia Sinensis fell in and the ruler left it there, …
In Part 1 we covered some of the history of York and so here in Part 2 we hope to entice you to explore many places that are well-worth your time, for so many reasons!
In addition to the Roman walls, medieval towers and the incredible history of the area, inside the Roman walls is a fascinating city center. The major, and highly visible, object of interest is Yorkminster, the huge cathedral that towers …
Take a look at this typical street sign from London. Notice anything? That’s right, it doesn’t say London! How can that be? I’m in London, right?
Well, yes and no. London is not a “planned” city with everything neat and tidy. According to legend, as told by Geoffrey of Monmouth, London was first founded by Brutus of Troy in about 1000-1100 B.C. Geoffrey also said that an early king in the area was named …