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Monument to Karl MarxPeople in London, United Kingdom 05/05/1818 – 14/03/1883 Philosopher, economic theorist and author of 'The Communist Manifesto'. Thought of by many as the founder of communism and socialism.
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Canterbury CathedralChurches & Abbeys in South East England, United Kingdom Mother church of the Anglican communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, this wonderful cathedral has featured heavily in English history - most notoriously in 1170 when Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the Cathedral, since when the Cathedral has attracted thousands of pilgrims.
It also featured in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The Cathedralwas founded in 597AD by St Augustine, sent to convert the heathens of Britain by Pope Gregory the Great.
Augustine's original building under the nave– it was extensively rebuilt and enlarged by the Saxons, and the Cathedral was rebuilt completely by the Normans in 1070 following a major fire. A staircase and parts of the North Wall - in the area of the North West transept also called the Martyrdom - remain from that building. The church was substantially rebuilt at the end of the 14th Century in the high English Gothic style.
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West Bay and the Jurassic CoastCoastlines in West Country, United Kingdom West Bay is "Dorset's Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast" – a great little harbour town and a wonderful base-camp for walkers, fossil hunters, fishermen (and fisherwomen!), paragliders, golfers,and photographers, et al. The South-West coastal path can be pursued in either direction - westwards towards Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, or eastwards towards Abbotsbury and Weymouth. Excellent walking, if a little steep in places.
The 'Jurassic Pier' offers splendid coastal views and, along with the beach on either side, a great opportunity to land a few mackerel, or even something much bigger... The imposing cliffs make great launch-pads for people who like to throw themselves into the air under a colourful piece of silk or nylon. And if you're needing a spot of lunch or supper, there are plenty of harbourside kiosks serving freshly cooked fish and chips; the Riverside Restaurant, with its scenic views and excellent seafood; and at least a couple of friendly pubs.
Just a few miles to the east lies the popular Hive Beach, at Burton Bradstock, with its excellent 'cafe-on-the-beach' and a National Trust car park.
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Tate ModernArt Collections in London, United Kingdom Tate Modern, which opened in 2000, is Britain's national museum of international modern art and a London landmark. The conversion of the Bankside Power Station which houses the gallery was a triumph, providing dramatic exhibition space for artists from Monet to Andy Warhol. The grand central Turbine Hall hosts site-specific installations.
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River Cafe, LondonRestaurant in London, United Kingdom The River Café is all about solid Italian cooking, with a heavy emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingedients. Run for two decades by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray, many a top chef trained in their kitchens. The location is “fairly unassuming” and dining room “light and comfortable” (thisisthelife.com) meaning that the big focus is on what you get on your plate. The menu changes daily, equaling variety and using ingredients at their prime, ensuring that every dish on the menu has a “taste and a simplicity which makes it near-perfect” (times online.co.uk). The menu follows traditional Italian format, with the antipasti including dishes like roasted pheasant with chestnuts and pomegranate and for primi and secondi, fresh pasta, gnocchi and superb meat and fish dishes like partridge stuffed with thyme and served with Amarone, chestnuts and braised cavolo nero. It’s a fairly expensive dining affair but one where the “food is as fabulous as the prices” (telegraph.co.uk).
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