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THE SPIRES OF OXFORD, above, and noble Canterbury Cathedral at right are richly redolent of the earlier Elizabethan era.
SIDE TRIP TO WALES If time will permit, journey into the Principality of Wales lying to the west. On the northern coast of Wales, Caernarvon has a grand ancient castle, where the ceremony of investing the Prince of Wales (the Sovereign's first son) takes place. It is expected that, when he is old enough, Prince Charles, the Queen's son, will be created Prince of Wales and invested at this castle. Another fine castle in Wales is at Harlech, standing in a dominating position at the north end of Cardigan Bay. At Wrexham churchyard, near the WelshEnglish border, there is the tomb of Elihu Yale, whose name is given to the famous American university.
MAGNIFICENT YORK MINSTER
Back in England, the next important stop will be at York, the most historic city in the northern part of the country. In past centuries this city was the place of the King's (or Queen's) Council, which maintained royal authority in the north. Here is the home of the Archbishop of York, the other English primate. The magnificent Minster, completed in 1474, is comparable with the cathedral at Canterbury. Shots of the Minster are best taken from a viewpoint on the old city wall. Visit the castle museum, where streets have been reconstructed as they were years ago, giving a realistic reminder of bygone days. Many examples of old trades and crafts also are on display there.
To the west, over the Pennine Hills, lies another city of history, the county town of Lancaster. The main entrance to the castle is known as John of Gaunt's Gateway, he being, in his time, the Duke of Lancaster. In later years this title passed to the reigning sovereign and has remained so ever since. The Queen holds the title now; and, although it may sound strange, at functions in the County of Lancaster the loyal toast is given to "The Queen — the Duke of Lancaster."
From this city the journey up to Scotland takes the visitor through the English Lake District in the counties of Westmorland and Cumberland, a world renowned center of beautiful and impressive scenery. Shots in your film range from the dainty pastoral views at Grasmere and Rydal Water to scenes of stark and rugged grandeur at Wast Water. The poets Wordsworth, Coleridge and Shelley, who lived in Lakeland, must have found this peaceful part of the country a continual source of inspiration to them in their writings.
HISTORIC SCOTLAND
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has a castle whose origin takes us back twelve centuries or more. It stands high on a rock overlooking the romantic city below. From the level of the castle one sees the famous Princes Street and gardens, with the old town and new town at each side. Away in the distance, at the end of the "Royal Mile" is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the [Continued on page 134]
WINDSOR CASTLE, a medieval fortress beside the Thames, has been the home of English rulers for over 800 years.
LANCASTER CASTLE, famed for its John of Gaunt's Gateway, above, is seat of the royal title, Duke of Lancaster.