United Kingdom

The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom, as well as a flag with an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth realms. It is also used as an official flag in some of the smaller British overseas territories. The Union Flag also appears in the canton (upper left-hand quarter) of the flags of several nations and territories that were former British colonies.

The current design dates from the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. The flag combines aspects of three national flags: the red cross of Saint George, the red saltire of Saint Patrick's Flag, and the Flag of Scotland.

Thank you, Irmina!

United Kingdom

Where would you say this postcard came from (if you haven't seen "Brighton" written in the top corner) ? My guess surely wouldn't be United Kingdom.... However, my dear postcard-pal Mina, while staying at her sister's place, decided to send me this beautiful postcard. 

I was curious to know which building in Brighton is this exactly, and I found out that this is the Royal Pavilion. Rolay Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England. It was built in three campaigns, beginning in 1787, as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, from 1811 Prince Regent. It is often referred to as the Brighton Pavilion as well. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century, with the most extravagant chinoiserie interiors ever executed in the British Isles. Today, the Royal Pavilion has around 400,000 people visiting it annually. 

Aren't the penguin and the snowman just adorable? I hope Mina enjoyed her trip and that she has safely returned to Turkey by now. Thank you ;)

Ben Nevis, UK

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles, standing at 1,344 meters above sea level. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands. A literal translation of the name would be "the mountain with its head in the clouds", though "mountain of Heaven" is also commonly given.

Another Europa CEPT "Visit..." stamp, this time issued by Royal Mail. Anu says that it's been pretty hard to get it because it's a part of set of 14 and you couldn't just buy one specific stamps (or loads of it). It shows the Victoria and Albert Museum. Thanks, Anu!

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I am going to post few cards with no description because I have many, many cards that have to be posted, and each day I receive even more of them. Thanks to Janet for sending me a postcard showing the Michell's winding engine house (whim) at East Pool Mine, Cornwall :)

The United Kingdom

London is the capital and the largest city of the United Kingdom with the population of 7.8 million. I'd also like to point out that the official name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I have never heard someone using that name unless it's for some kind of official document, though.

However, London is located on the River Thames and it has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Garden; the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminsted Abbey, and St. Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement of Greenwich. Other famous sites are: the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park and it's also known for red double-deckers.

London is somewhere near the top of my list of the cities that I have to visit. This painted postcard shows the Houses of Parliament. I really like it. Thanks, Reyiel!

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Buchingham Palace, in London, is the official residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminser, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis. Deirdre wrote to me that Queen goes on holiday  to Scotland  every summer and the palace is open to visitors for 10 days.

Great card that I traded in one private swap last year. The view is pretty nice and the stamps is even nicer. Although I'm not a big fan of cartoon stamps, this one looks quiet beautiful. Thanks, Deirdre!

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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English country of Wiltshire.One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of a circular setting of large standing stones set within earthworks. It is at the centre of the most dense complex of Neolitcih and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.

Archaeologists believe the iconic stone monument was constructed anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. Radiocarbon dating in 2008 suggested that the first stones were erected in 2400–2200 BC, whilst another theory suggests that bluestones may have been erected at the site as early as 3000 BC.  The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986.

I wish to visit it some day. Till then I'll enjoy this nice card that Claira sent me. Although I consider British stamps showing Queen's head not so beautiful, the combination of these three look quiet nice on the card. Thanks, Claira!