Heading north from the London one can find a picturesque Buckinghamshire uniting some of the most beautiful english cities. It is a non-metropilac and ceremonial home countie.
The history of the shire dates back to the 6th century when Kingodm of Mercia was divided. Although one can find that celtic and roman culture had a great impact on the are the Anglo-saxon period had infulenced this shire most. Buckingamshire, during the reigns of King Henry XIII, was a political arena and aslo a place where the English Civil War had broken out.
Despite the constat growth the 19th century brought disaster that changed the whole shire.
The epidemmy of cholera a famine devastated most of the rural part of the country.
As to the 20th century it is worth mentioning that Buckinghamshire was the place where the cooperating polish and english inteligence had broken Enigma cipher code.
Buckinghamshire is considered to be the one of the most beautiful countrysides in England. It is aso a place of the largest numbers od historic houses and heritage parks.
It is a destination of many hikes because of its marvelous tracking ways.
Apart from uniqe views and charming parks Buckingham shire is an owner of Nationa Hockey Stadium and Pinewood stodios fames for such productions like The Spy Who Loved Me with the legendary James Bond and recent block buster Mamma Mia.
For the one willing to spend their time on sightseeing shire can offer a wide range of museums and castles. One of the most amazing of them is Kedenrmister Library which is a 17th abby’s library. Another atraction can be a West Wycombe Caves which go deep under the Wycombe Hills. It was the place where the Hellfire Society meetings took place.
There is a one museum worth visiting especialy for the younger tourists. The Roald Dahl Childrens Art Gallery where children can meet some of the Dahl’s literary characters.
Nowadays Buckinghamshire is a place where live great number of artists.
It is the home of the elnglish bestselling fantasy author – Sir Terry Prathcet, rock star Ozzy Osbourne and internationa movie star Angelina Jolie.
All in all, Buckinghamshire is a marvelous place which contribution into politics, movie industry, history and art is so crucial that England wouldn’t be the same wtihout the humble people of that nobles shire
