Learning Abroad: England
Information about England
- CIA World Factbook - United KingdomUS Central Intelligence Agency's summary of information about the UK. Includes maps and flags as well as geographic data, economic summaries, and military information.
- A Short History of England: The Glorious Story of a Rowdy NationAn eBook on the history of England, from 400 AD to the present.
- US State Department Travel Information - UKUS State Department travel information for the UK.
- Festivals and Special Days in BritainLearn about the traditions surrounding festivals and holidays in the UK. This is one section of the Project Britain website where you can learn about many aspects of British life, culture, and customs.
- Embassy of the United States - London, UKWebsite for the US Embassy in London.
Sightseeing
- Visit EnglandWebsite for England's national tourist board. Use the "Places to Visit" drop down menu to find information about visiting destinations across England.
- Visit LondonWebsite for London's official tourism guide. Find information on free attractions in London, sightseeing tours, the transportation system, and more.
- NY Times' England Travel GuideThe New York Times' travel guide for sightseeing in England. Find information on various cities, including restaurant reviews and local attractions.
Related Library Guides
England Travel & Culture Guides
Note: These books are available for you to use before leaving the U--please do not take library books with you on your learning abroad trip. eBooks can be accessed online while on your trip.
- Frommer's England and the Best of Wales (2012) byAvailable as an eBook by clicking the title link above.
Frommer's England & the Best of Wales details the best overall travel experiences, from pub crawls to antique shopping to theatre-going; the best of literary England (Stratford-upon-Avon, Jane Austen country, and more); the best museums and galleries, from the Tate Modern to the National Museum of Wales; and the best hotels and restaurants in all price categories. - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, London (2012) byGeneral Collection, Level 2: DA679 .L5994 2012
Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps, Eyewitness Travel Guide: London includes in-depth coverage of London's unforgettable sights from the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace to the trendy piazza of Covent Garden. - Lonely Planet: London (2012) byARC- Click the above link to request this book. Log in to your account and request the book; you will receive an email when it's ready to be picked up at the Reserve Desk.
This guide explores the history, geography, and culture of London; describes points of regional interest, activities, and events; and offers practical information for travelers interested in seeing the real London. - Culture Shock! Britain (1997) byGeneral Collection, Level 2: DA125.A1 T36 1997
Culture Shock! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. Culture Shock! practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. - The London Bible byGeneral Collection, Level 2: PR6056.L4 Z67 2001
Whether you are a student, or planning a working year exchange, or are moving to London for the first time, or are a frequent visitor but need a concise and honest guide to what's good to do--this book can serve as your bible. Area by area, it is crammed full with everything you need to know about accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, employment, restaurants, cinemas...you name it, it's in here. - The Student's Guide to London byGeneral Collection, Level 2: LB2376.3.G7 L35 1998
This book identifies the best places and experiences that London has to offer for students in all of the major academic disciplines. Each chapter begins with 'The London Experience', an insider's view of the relationship between the student's academic discipline and something that is quintessentially London. - James Bond's London: a Reference Guide to Locations byGeneral Collection, Level 2: PR6056.L4 Z67 2001
This book includes dozens of 007 landmarks and institutions, including the Bank of England, the Houses of Parliament, De Beers, Sotheby's, Harrods, Lloyd's, Scotland Yard, Tower Bridge, and more. Includes rare photographs, directions to locations, behind the scenes information on every site, comments from the filmmakers and actors and family and friends of Ian Fleming.
News
- BBC News UKWebsite for news related to the UK from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
- The TelegraphWebsite for one of the largest British newspapers.
- The TimesWebsite for one of the largest British newspapers.
- The GuardianWebsite for one of the largest British newspapers.
Programs in England
Some of the learning abroad programs in England currently offered. Check the Learning Abroad website for a complete list.