Background: Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars. The second half witnessed the dismantling of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter is suspended due to bickering over the peace process.
July 4th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cornwall » Lostwithiel Why sit at home, when you can be out there getting yourself aching legs and hurting feet?
K and I first went to explore the local camping site, which turned out to be like a perfectly tended Engli ... 6 photos[full story]
July 3rd 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cornwall » Lostwithiel Monday 30 June 2008
First day at school. You are always a little bit wary of how the group is going to work together. Any weirdo’s? Any boring people? Besserwissers? But no, oh no, everyone ... 7 photos[full story]
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