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Eleven people are still missing after heavy rains flooded the north western parts of England, with Cumbria being the worst affected where more than 200 people had to flee their homes and take shelter overnight in emergency shelters. One of the missing is a policeman who disappeared after a bridge collapsed in Workington. A major rescue operation is underway to help evacuate residents safely from the flooded town of Cockermouth in Cumbria after record rainfall. The flooding forced some people to break through house rooftops to escape and many vehicles have been washed away.
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King's College, Cambridge
All the regions of England are easily accessible from the
invigorating capital city, London, famous for its history, culture
and pageantry. In England's North Country lakes, mountains, castles
and craggy coastlines create a scenic splendour while further south
the medieval city of York contrasts with lively Liverpool and
Manchester, both famous for their football teams and exhausting
nightlife.
Visitors travelling south will discover a quieter England, where
a tranquil air blows through country lanes or across shimmering
fens, while the gleaming spires of Oxford stand proud above a
University city that's changed little over the centuries. South of
London the 'Garden of England' stretches out with bountiful
farmlands to the coast, where visitors will find charming seaside
resorts and fishing villages. From the Cotswolds to the craggy
coast of Cornwall, the West Country presents an idyllic pastoral
existence, with charming thatched cottages and winding roads
through lush, green fields.
With its pomp and pageantry, wonderful idiosyncrasies and
vibrant diversity, today's England is friendly, welcoming,
fascinating and fun.
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