Broadstairs in summer

The photos above were shot this midsummer, it's quite vibrant and lively. The atmosphere is magnificent. I can agree that Broadstairs is beyond compare in the summer. The pleasurable seven beach bays, delicious ice cream shops, and a countless fantastic restaurants, unique shop, Broadstairs provides for everyone.

There's no place to be... for the residents, a day trip, tourists and holidaymakers. The reason I myself do not want to be out of town in the summer. It has been acknowledge nationwide that it is the charm in Kent's coastal pride. It has been voted the second best seaside resort in the UK by a collection of people together with Rick Stein and Bill Bryson, following St. Ives in the south west.

A wind power television advert has been previously shot exclusively on locale and brought Broadstairs on the nation spotlight. The production company selected Broadstairs for the expensive advert because it had a vast selection of scenic attraction, and possessed the essence of old-styled English resort.

August is the busiest month for the town; folk week is the main attraction. This is great fun with children definitely. Gala Day is ever mainly a treat, this also includes sand castles competitions, and Neptune rising out of the water, teddy bears' picnics, music entertainments, craft and trade stalls, there is something for all folks. On Wednesday evening the firework display takes place, this is happening throughout the month, the firework displays are splendid.

Big Ben marks 150th anniversary

Big Ben is the international icon of London,
the 316 foot clock tower was completed in 1858.
Big Ben itself is the name of the 14 ton bell that chimes.

Why Big Ben?
The first is that is was named after Sir Benjamin Hall,
the first commissioner of works, a large man who was
known affectionately in the house as "Big Ben". The
second theory is that it was named after a heavyweight
boxing champion at that time, Benjamin Caunt. Also
known as "Big Ben".

The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower are one
of London's iconic landmarks. The building is known as
the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower is
sometimes called St Stephen's Tower, although it is
commonly referred to as Big Ben.

A special light above the clock faces is also illuminated,
letting the public know when parliament is in session.

Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack
of coins placed on the huge pendulum. Big Ben has
rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the
Commons chamber during the Second World War,
the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to
strike the hours.

The chimes of Big Ben were first broadcast by the
BBC on 31 December 1923, a tradition that continues
to this day.