Its ample natural resources, excellent inland-waterway system, and proliferating railways confirmed the North as the economic hub of the country, while the vast expanse of prairie and plain on both sides of the Mississippi gave the western reaches of the North the agricultural dominance that would make it America's breadbasket.
To the east, the Gunton Arms is another excellent upmarket pub; inland, a superb newcomer is the Dial House in the pretty town of Reepham.
Given that 60% of Burundians do not receive enough protein, and that the fish are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, they are an excellent source of nutrition for inland areas.
The sand is white, the beach is sheltered from the wind and the rocky, inland reef is an excellent dive site.
Further inland, the wide hedgerows offer excellent habitats for birds, and the nearby nature reserve (chesilbeach.org/cbfnr) offers further bird-spotting opportunities.
An excellent circular (clockwise) walk to Porthdinllaen starts in the inland village of Edern (park by the Ship Inn).
Inland too Spain has a number of excellent destinations for fans of ancient Rome, particularly the city of Merida which is packed full of stunning sites.
I limited myself to two in and near the old inland capital of Nizwa (a stunning drive on excellent roads through the craggy Jebel Akhdar mountains).
Stari Podrum (Most 52, Momjan; 385-52-779-152): Istrepresentationresentatiof of its inland treasures, including white and black truffles and excellent steaks; 373 kuna per person excluding wine.
The 94.6% grade for British beaches was slightly down on the 2014 figure, when a record 99% of the UK's coastal and inland bathing sites were found to be of excellent, good or fair swimming quality.
The coast had been devastated, but not far inland life was normal— in fact, harvests had been excellent.
