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Bookmark or Share- Poet laureate | Meaning, Of the United States, U.K., & Definition ...Poet laureate is a title that was first granted in England in the 17th century for poetic excellence. Its holder is a salaried member of the British royal household, but the post no longer has specific poetic duties. A similar position was created in the United States in 1936, and an official U.S. poet laureate title was created in 1985.
- River Severn | U.K., Map, Length, & Facts | BritannicaRiver Severn, Britain’s longest river from source to tidal waters—about 180 miles (290 km) long, with the Severn estuary adding some 40 miles (64 km) to its total length. It rises near the River Wye on the northeastern slopes of Plynlimon, Wales, and flows southward to the Bristol Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.
- What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom ...Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The names Great Britain and United Kingdom are often used interchangeably. However, they are not actually synonymous. The reason for the two names, and the difference between them, has to do with the expansive history of the British Isles.
- United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts ...Also known as: Britain, Great Britain, U.K., United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Devon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | BritannicaDevon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south.
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