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.
June 16th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover Well since the last update, I have been on the go non-stop. There haven’t been any overseas trips, and it feels like ages since my last one. I looked at my diary and it was May the 8th, so only ... 19 photos[full story]
June 24th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover Landed at Heathrow and checked into the place I'll be residing at for the next month while here in merry 'ole England. Very nice place, a lot of history on the walls...pictures of teams dating back to ... [full story]
June 18th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover It is funny how it is the little things that make you realise that you aren't at home.
Like, a few days ago I realised that this was it, this was summer in England, well almost, apparently it isn't ... 34 photos[full story]
June 2nd 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover Hello again! It has been a while since I updated all of you! As some of you may already know, our mighty USA was spanked by England last Wednesday night 2-0. We all prepared ourselves with red white a ... 37 photos[full story]
May 25th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover My first full day in Lille, Friday, was spent with Elizabeth taking me on a full tour of the city (albeit very quickly) and then a tour of the Musee des Beaux Arts which had a special Goya exhibit. It ... [full story]
March 31st 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover No car, no bag.
Al still in Paris
Mo and Lisa-
Call to check on the car and talk to a nasty man who is totally unwilling to help.
Decide to rent a car and flee France for some fish and chips in En ... 4 photos[full story]
April 23rd 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover So, back in the UK, safely collected and on the way to Grandmother's house, who, for future reference, is generally referred to as Nanny May. Nanny instead of grandmother and May, short for Mavis. Hen ... [full story]
January 22nd 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover
We are now almost finished our trip with stays in Folkestone (Lesley's brother and family) and then Guildford (Anne and Graham/daughter and son in law).
We set off from El Portus where we enter ... [full story]
January 6th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Dover Sunday 6 January - We felt like a stroll around the south coast today and so opted to head down to the white cliffs of Dover. The weather was so beautiful - at times it was so warm and sunny, it almos ... 26 photos[full story]
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