At Portobello Road Markets

Day 3 Saturday 17th December

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December 17th 2005
This morning we made straight for the famous Portobello Markets in Nottinghill. We had originally planned to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, but it quickly became clear that everyone wanted more time at the markets, so we agreed we catch the guards when we return to London on the 5th of January. Everyone enjoyed browsing the many stalls selling antiques, food, real Christmas ... 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