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.
May 25th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lincolnshire » Cleethorpes The great weather continued for another week. It is amazing! England in the spring sunshine can be a very colourful place. We were staying in Cleethorpes with Russ’ Mum and spent a lot of time o ... 16 photos[full story]
April 29th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lincolnshire » Scunthorpe I thought that the best place to kick off our world tour would be on the hallowed turf at Glanford Park - manager Nigel Adkins and defensive bedrock Cliff Byrne were kind enough to help with the picci ... [full story]
March 16th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lincolnshire » Mablethorpe Well what a name to give to a rideout but it will become apparent as you all read on.
We decided to go for a rideout today but there were no plans for a destination when we made our arrangements, t ... 3 photos[full story]
March 18th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lincolnshire I was unexpectedly kicked off the Travel Blog before I finished or edited England. Here is one more photo I must add. ... 1 photos[full story]
January 28th 2008Europe » United Kingdom » England » Lincolnshire With the ‘s no rally coming up in just over a week I suggested a ride out the following Sunday (28th), just to blow the cobwebs off the bikes and to give new members the opportunity for a ride o ... 4 photos[full story]
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