York, Bath, Ipswich, and of course the must-see London : there are many cities you’ll have the chance to discover on a teen language study trip to England with LEC. Today, our organization is focusing all its attention on one of them: let’s head to Wisbech!
How do you pronounce Wisbech correctly?
Before you learn where Wisbech is located, you might want to know how to pronounce it—otherwise you might confuse the locals a bit! During a teen language study trip to England, be sure to call it “ wizz-beach "... and nothing else!"
Wisbech, a town in the county of Cambridgeshire
To visit Wisbech during a teen language trip to England, head to Cambridgeshire . This county, as you might easily guess, is named after its county seat, which is none other than the legendary university town of Cambridge. It is located in the eastern part of Great Britain: it is bordered, among others, by Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
A city of 31,000 residents with countless attractions
Twin-towns with the French city of Arles, Wisbech was home to some 31,573 residents in 2011. Its residents cherish the town’s many monuments and points of interest; and while it may sometimes be overshadowed by the famous city of Cambridge, it has plenty to offer to attract visitors!
What to see in Wisbech during a teen language study trip to England?
Among the must-see attractions during a teen language study trip to Wisbech, England, is Peckover House and Garden, a property built in 1722 and designated a National Trust site by the government. You can also get up close to the Clarkson Memorial, a monument erected in honor of Thomas Clarkson, the famous English abolitionist… and a native of the town we’re exploring today. Finally, there’s the Wisbech & Fenland Museum, which houses, among other things, the original manuscript of Charles Dickens’ famous novel Great Expectations!