HMS Belfast

And still further down the Thames we passed by the floating museum, HMS Belfast. This British cruiser served with distinction during World War II. She was involved in the sinking of the German Supercruiser Scharnhorst as well as the invasion of Normandy.

Day Fifteen (Free day in London)

July 27th 2006
All those candy bars I bought to bring home probably melted last night. Even after all those ales I consumed last night I still had difficulty sleeping through the night. How'd those Victorian women in their layers of petticoats and necklines up to their chins survive the London summers? People must've absolutely reeked back then. I enjoyed the same sumptuous breakfast down in the air-conditio ... 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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