AnglOrony

  The arithmetical clipping of shrubs into hedges is present in many English front and back gardens. However, the idea is pure French . The notion of a proper English garden does not comply with the neat, geometrical outlines. The front gardens of so many English households often represent the true spirit of the 18th-century invention - to let nature simply 'be' - with the emphasis of a  least landscaping effort . The first purpose of a garden is to give peace of mind and joy, this is the English philosophy. Less is more.  Let the flower bloom in Spring in a wide and wild variety of colours - after the archetypal floral cottage gardens. As suddenly as they come to be, as quickly as they are gone later on.   And when the Spring bloom is gone, we are getting back to the roots of the garden design - let the man take control over nature - in the fashion of the French . The Spring can be indeed abundant with the contrast of colours in the English villages .  The borders are pla

York has been voted as one of the best cities in Britain and is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the UK. Its location allowed it to prosper through time and to retain the old historic character. York proximity to the Great North Road, made it a major trading centre in the Middle Ages and the English kings used it as a base for wars in Scotland . A one-day breakaway trip will cover much of the city, the centre may be walked in one hour, honestly. This of course will not be enough to experience it full-heartedly.  The way of doing things in York is in a complete chilled-out zone - if you want to unwind and de-stress from hectic tourism, and still enjoy a variety, this is a place to escapade. York architecture is nowadays one of the city's major assets, it is designated as a conservation area.    Medieval city walls , gateways and towers (lower left) enclose the centre and are the best preserved in the country. Somehow, the walled cities and towns make us feel more at e