Political Map of England

England has a long and colorful and well documented political history. From the Roman invasion, through the Anglo-Saxons, onto the great civil war and Oliver Cromwell to present times. The political upheavels of England have been dramatic to say the least.

The border of the different counties around England have changed countless times over the millenia and historical boundaries have waxed and waned. However the last 200 years has seen a reasonably stably period of English politics and this has resulted in borders staying relatively constant.

The political system is a constitutional monarchy, The king/queen is considered the head of state although this is largely a ceremonial role. Very rarely is the monarch asked to intervene in the political system. Although the monarch does a very active role in the local protestant church (church of England)

When visiting London a tour of all the politcal establishments is a must do. There are double decker bus rides that take you passed all these places and smany other non political monuments and historical landmarks