THE HOME COUNTIES County of Greater London

THE HOME COUNTIES

County of Greater London = = “inner London” + the built-up development around the city London: more people that in Scotland + Wales “to commute” => “Home Counties” (homes for London office workers)

HOME COUNTIES and CITIES (“dormitory suburbs”) • • which are “thick with English history” Canterbury Brighton Bournemouth Southend Blackpool The county of Kent The city of Bath

Canterbury • • • Piligrims Marlowe theatre Ancient cathedral Becket’s tomb Hastings ‘the Canterbury tales’ by Geoffrey Chaucer

Brighton • • Reputation of Hedonism Gay friendly One of best city beach break destinations Royal Pavilion designed by John Nash

Bournemouth Town Centre Subway, KFC, and Pizza Hut Lower Gardens Park Bournemouth Eye Balloon Pier and Beach Crazy Awesome 20 Person Bike Pubs and Clubs Night Life

Southend • The longest pleasure pier • Roller coasters

Blackpool • • • Donkeys Enormous beach 3 piers Trams The Tower Casino

The county of Kent • • “Garden of England” Cliffs Hops Hazelnut

The city of Bath • Hot springs • The Roman baths • The medieval abbey

New towns • appeared after World War II • Modern community centres, broad streets and well-planned houses, each with a small garden • Letchworth