Lying less than fifty miles southwest of London and less than twenty miles west of Brighton, the little town known as Arundel in the South Downs may seem positively dwarfed by its big neighbors. All the same, the quaint beauty of the city puts most of the surrounding area to shame and the three thousand or so residents of Arundel couldn't be happier with their friendly burg.
With the gorgeous River Arun running down through the city and breathing life into the lush and fertile earth, Arundel possesses the classic grandeur of an ancient hamlet transported into present day. As with most towns situated on rivers, Arun is essential to the livelihood of Arundel and the city is in fact one of the major bridging points for this wily waterway. Though one can see the advanced A27 roadway from many parts of Arundel and the Arundel Railway Station is an advanced transport facility, much of the ancient and stunning architecture that helped to create Arundel into the city it is today can still be found simply by strolling through the peaceful streets. Arundel Castle, for instance, is an imposing stone fortress that was built back during the height of the Norman Empire. Even in those days Arundel was an essential strongpoint and its location upon the Arun made it a necessary point for shipping and transport as well as for travel by water. Of course in those days the river was called the Tarrant River and Arundel didn't even have a legal name.
A more impressive edifice would likely be the Arundel Cathedral. This historic church was the home to the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton and countless tourists come to Arundel to lay eyes on this fascinating piece of history. Many also come to see the famed cricket ground contained within the Cathedral. This ground is widely considered to be one of the most scenic and beautiful in all of England and, not surprisingly, many important cricket matches are held on this hallowed land. The Sussex County Cricket Club plays several games each year amid the backdrop of the tall Cathedral and the site is often the selection for the league's season opener.
Arundel's age has had no effect on its stately presence as a picturesque burg and, if anything, the history that has occurred within the city and the time that it has weathered have added more charm to the already endearing burg. A perfect example of Arundel's combination of history, age, and quaintness would be the fact that the city has one of the oldest Scout Groups on Earth. Scouting officially began in 1908 and it was less than a month later that 1st Arundel Scout Group was instituted. The group still operates its scouting program in Green Lane Close and the 1st Scout Group still proudly functions. Though it isn't an incredibly noteworthy achievement to have one of the oldest Scout groups, it is most definitely a trademark of Arundel's overall charm and pleasantness that one can find in spades by simply paying a visit to this lovable town.
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