Retirement Villages

Retirement villages are essentially a community for seniors. The name is somehow an inappropriate designation because one doesn't necessarily have to be retired at all to live in these retirement villages.

The Villages of the New Forest

Winchester is the administrative capital of the county of Hampshire. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful towns in all of England. However, if you tire of town life, you could take a short drive to the New Forest and visit some of the most beautiful villages England has to offer.

Travel to Devon in England and Feast on an abundance of Traditional Devon Villages

If you are visiting Britain then you must take a visit to Devon. Filled with so much varied history and interesting places to visit, from Medieval Castles, Roman Cities and of course the beautiful landscapes. Visit Slapton Sands where thousands of American Serviceman trained for the D Day landings or the abandoned village which lost its fight to the sea.

The Angel Islington - London's Antique Village

The Angel was a 17th century coaching inn, which stood at the important crossroads of City Road and Islington High Street. This was the London end of the Great Road north to Scotland. Tom Paine, author of The Rights of Man, is said to have lodged here and "The Angel Inn" is featured in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.

Although The Angel Inn no longer stands, local pubs of note include The Old Queen's Head, which dates from Elizabethan times. The original Elizabethan chimneypiece has been preserved and can be seen in the bar today.

Long Melford - A Tourist Guide To This Picturesque Village In Suffolk

Long Melford is one of Suffolk's most attractive villages. It has a long, long High Street, populated by charming independent shops, art galleries, antique centres, cafes, restaurants, and, of course, typical Suffolk Inns.