London

London is the capital od England and the United Kingdom. It is located on the Thames River. The name "London" has also referred to the metopolis surrounding the core city of London, which includes Esses, Surrey, Kent, and others. 

Derbyshire is located in the Midlands of England. Derbyshire is known for its exquisite country side, specifically the Peak District. The Peak District is beautiful moorland with hills and rivers. Besides its wonderful natural scenery, Derbyshire is also known for its grand houses. There are many grand houses dating back to the 15th century. For example, in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth arrives at the fictional estate known as "Pemberely".

Dorset is a coastal county located in Southwest England along the English Channel. Dorset is known for the "Jurassic Coast," a large stretch of its coastline that has revealed fossils from a span of over 185 million years. The county itself is widely regarded as an extraordinarily beautiful region, with tourism being a large part of their economy since agriculture began to decline in the area. Although not mentioned specifically in the excerpt of Sense and Sensibility we read for class, Delaford, the fictional estate from the novel, is largely influenced by Dorset.

Parthenope is the name of an Ancient Greek settlement, where Naples, Italy is located today. This colony was created in the 8th century B.C and played an important role in establishing civilizations that would soon become the Roman Empire.

"The Mask of Anarchy" is a poem that highlights themes of freedom and was written following the Peterloo Massacre. It highlights an anarchy's power of the people, and the speaker criticizes it, suggesting that we should turn to an assemble and make rational decisions first. Italy is where the speaker wakes up in by England's voice, which calls him back to his homeland to witness the massacre.

Taunton is a country town located in the southern part of the British Isles. It is the county town of Somerset. Historically, Taunton has been the location of several skirmishes in famous British wars, such as the War of the Roses and The British Civil War of 1642. Because of it's close proximity to shore, Taunton was an important part of British strategy during WW2. The Taunton Stop line was the line which the British planned to use to prevent an invading force, specifically the Germans.

"England's Capital" is in reference to the city of London in "Beachy Head" by Charlotte Smith.  London is the center for all things economic, cultural, etc. in England, and is a major metropolitan city. It is also very politically active, containing locations such as the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. Geographically, London is situated by the River Thames and is directionally in southeast England. It's bustling and busy nature is described in "Beachy Head" as it references it's "mart", which is a trade center.

Austria is a landlocked, German-speaking country that resides in central Europe among quite a few prominent neighbors, such as Slovakia and Germany. It is home to the grand Australian Alps and wooded foothill areas that are the focal points of its esteemed natural beauty. During WW2, Austria was a supporter and member of the Axis powers, specifically having a close relationship with Nazi Germany.

Arcady, or Arcadia, is a Greek region in the located in Peloponnese. It is a relevant location in Greek mythology, as it was the home of Hermes and Pan, two Greek gods (Wikipedia). It is known to be a place full of well-loved nature and revered landscapes, as it is full of vast plains, plateaus, and a river and its tributaries (Britannica). In older European literature and art, Arcadia was considered to be a place of immensely pure and beautiful wilderness, isolated and untainted by external forces (Britannica). Thus, it is often used to convey a sense of purity and wholesomeness. 

The bank of England was founded in 1694 in London to act as the primary bank of England and is the e