Devon is a real county in England known for its port cities, most notably Exeter, Plymouth, and Dartmouth. As a coastal county, Exeter did not reach the same levels of industrialization as more major urban areas of England did during the industrial revolution, and instead remained largely agricultural. Due to its picturesque coastline, especially the Jurassic Coast, which has revealed a large amount of fossils spanning hundreds of millions of years, tourism is another important industry in Devon.

Weymouth is a small city in Southern England that was founded in 1252 ("Weymouth History"). The city is located on Weymouth bay. Weymouth is most typically known for its beautiful beaches and its seafood ("Weymouth History"). People from all over the world travel to Weymouth to stay at the seaside resorts. Weymouth is seen in The Remains of Day because it is the city where Miss Keaton meets Stevens. The name of the city is mentioned in the book once and it is the title of chapter six, "Weymouth". 

New York City, a port city in the state of New York, lies in the north eastern United States. The city is the largest metropolis in the United States. New York City is extremely influential in American culture as well as other cultures around the world. Furthermore, the city is extraordinarily diverse, with hundreds of ethnic neighborhoods across its five burrows. Home to theater, trade, fashion, sport, etc, NYC is regarded as one of the most ideal urban centers in the world. Historically, New York has been a hub for immigrants entering through Ellis Island.

Helston is a small town in Cornwall, England. It is between the north end of the Lizard Peninsula and east of Penzance. It is also southwest of Falmouth. The town is known for being the most southern town on the island of Great Britain. The population is about 11,178 people. 

Africa

Africa is the secont largest and most populated continent. It covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. 

The Ruhr Region is an area of western Germany that surrounds the Ruhr River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The area had much industrial activity in the early 20th century. The Ruhr Region helped Germany prepare for World War II. Claims of Ruhr industrialists helping Hitler rise to power have been made, though some sources (Britannica, in this instance) say these claims may have been exaggerated. Because of the Ruhr Region’s industrial activity, it was a key target for bombing by the Allied Forces. Roughly 75% of the area was destroyed by the bombing.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and previously Great Britian. Evidence of bronze age technology suggests that London was a very early civilization around 1750 BCE possibly, though this is not certain. London was officially established by the Romans around 47 AD due to its location next to the River Thames (rivers being where most early cities were located near). London has a long history as a cultural and economic center for the British Isles, and it is one of the largest cities in the world today.

Belgium is a European country that held great importance during World War II. In May 1940, Germany invaded Belgium, exiling the government, instituting new laws, and forcefully sending Belgian Jewish people into forced labor and concentration camps (US Holocaust Memorial Museum). During this time, the Belgian government created a government-in-exile in London. Later, in 1944, Allied troops came to Belgium and began to liberate the country from German forces.

Southampton is a port city located in the county on Hampshire. Geographcially, it is located at the southern point of the British Isles. Becasue of it's geograpcial location, it has been an important center for international trade for centuries. Moreover, it has often been a focal point for wartime strategy. In World War 2, it was the central point of preperations  for Operation Overload, more commonanly known as the Invasion of Europe. It was also heavily bombed throughout the entirity of the war.