Hadrian's Wall

Postcard of Hadrian's Wall. England101

August 8th 1972
As our Los Angeles Geographical Society tour bus approached the border of Scotland and England, the coach driver asked if we wanted to stop at Gretna Green. (Wink, wink!) Gretna Green is famous as the place where couples eloped to marry in the 18th and 19th centuries and avoid parental permission. Wow, was the driver surprised when several of us made a counter proposal! As we are crossing the bord ... read more

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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 ear... ... read more

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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