The beautiful English city of Brighton is comfortably situated on the coast of the English Channel. Nowadays, this is an internationally famous resort destination approximately eighty kilometers away from the capital of the United Kingdom. Every year, a big number of tourists and vacationers visit this city in order to relax at comfortable beaches, sunbathe in the rays of the tender sun, and simply forget about urban stress and all troubles. In Brighton, you will find trendy restaurants, hotels, and a great number of various shops. The city has an active nightlife, so Brighton is suitable for party-goers. The history of the city started in the middle of the 18th century when Richard Russell, a British physician, published his work, in which he described the healing effect of seawater and its positive impact on health. He recommended patients to take sea baths in Brighton. This gave a boost to a small town that slowly started evolving into a popular resort. Prince and then King of the United Kingdom George IV liked this settlement, and so Brighton started developing even faster. The king visited this town many times and spent much time here. Thanks to the king, Brighton got one of its major landmarks – the Royal Pavilion. The first railroad in the region appeared in 1841. The railroad made it easy for residents of London to visit the resort. This important event made Brighton even more popular, and its population quickly doubled. The territory of Brighton increased in
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London is the oldest city in the country. It was founded yet during the times of the Roman Empire, and at that time London was known as Londinium. There are several buildings that remind of first settlers and that period in the history of the city. The border with Scotland is the location of a very interesting landmark – Hadrian’s Wall. The wall was built in the 2nd century by order of Emperor Hadrian and was named after him. The purpose of the wall was to protect the city from barbarian attacks. City gates in Colchester and Lincoln have survived till our days. These ancient cities also feature ruins of historic buildings, old temples and protective facilities.
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