![This file comprises a vellum-bound volume containing the Articles of Union agreed by the Commissioners nominated by Queen Anne in 1706. The Articles are signed and sealed by the Commissioners, those of England signing in the right hand columns and those for Scotland in the left. The first two English signatures are of the Archbishop of Canterbury and William Cowper, Keeper of the Great Seal, whilst the first two Scottish signatures are of the Scottish Chancellor, Lord Sealfield, and the Duke of Queensbury, the Scottish Lord Privy Seal.
Annexed:
a) 28 Jan -- Copy of Act ratifying and approving the treaty of Union of the two Kingdoms of Scotland and England as passed by the Scottish Parliament [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].
b) 28 Jan -- Volume bound in vellum containing the Minutes of the Proceedings of the English and Scottish Commissioners who drew up the Articles of Union [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].
c) 18 Feb -- Copy of Act settling the manner of electing the sixteen Peers and forty-five members to represent Scotland in the Parliament of Great Britain, as passed by the Scottish Parliament [now in HL/PO/JO/10/2/28].](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/aston-gb-525000--18833/4-Articles_of_Union_between_England_and_Scotland_28_Jan_1707.png?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
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The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Aston
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About Aston
Aston works well as a base: 5 minutes from Washwood Heath, 32km from Warwick Castle.
Aston is in England, United Kingdom, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Washwood Heath, about 4 km away.
Aston is an area of inner Birmingham, in the metropolitan West Midlands of England, and historically within Warwickshire. Located immediately to the north-west of Birmingham city centre, Aston constitutes a ward within the metropolitan authority. Prior to 1911, it was an independent parish, separate to Birmingham,Read more
known as Aston-juxta-Birmingham.
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What is there to see near Aston?
Within an hour or so of Aston: The Peter James Collection (2 km), Land Rover Experience Solihull (11 km), National Motorcycle Museum (13 km), Black Country Living Museum (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Aston?
The nearest famous roads are A54 Congleton to Buxton, Monsal Trail and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Aston?
Aston is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Washwood Heath.
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- Population
- 32,286
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5000, -1.8833
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Aston
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Black Country Living Museum
Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.
13 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Black Country Living Museum (Peaky Blinders)
The open-air museum in Dudley provides the canal-side streets and workshops of Peaky Blinders' Small Heath.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Aston
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 64 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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