Links to useful information

About Britain

English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure its past is researched and understood. English Heritage run the Stonehenge site. Visit web site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The National Trust protects and opens to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens. Visit web site: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The National Geographic web site has fascinating news items relating to Stonehenge. The National Geographic mission is: to inspire people to care about the planet. When visiting the site, search for Stonehenge in the search field. Visit web site: www.nationalgeographic.com

Visit Britain is the national tourism agency and is responsible for marketing Britain world-wide. The Visit Britain web site has a huge array of vacation ideas. Visit web site: www.visitbritain.us

Airlines

British Airways - from the world’s first scheduled international passenger service in 1919, through to the first jet service in 1952, and to the first supersonic service in 1976, British Airways is justly proud of its heritage. Visit web site: www.britishairways.com

Virgin Atlantic - In the early 80s Richard Branson was probably best known for Virgin Records - the legendary record label that signed major names like the Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson and The Human League. In 1984, much to the horror of his directors, Richard announced to the world that a high quality, value-for-money airline would begin operating within three months. Three months, some licences, staff and an aircraft packed with celebrities later, Virgin Atlantic Airways was born. By the end of the decade Virgin Atlantic had flown over 1 million passengers and started shaking up services onboard by being the first airline to offer individual TVs to their business class passengers. Visit web site:  www.virgin-atlantic.com

UK Weather

The Met Office, the United Kingdom Meteorological office, or Met Office in short, has the most reliable UK weather forecasts available on-line. The weather has a truly global context and the exchange of information and ideas is key to taking the science into the future. The Met Office plays a key role on the international stage, representing the UK in many global organisations. Visit web site: www.metoffice.gov.uk