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from Edinburgh to Liverpool

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May 14th 2008
Wed May 14 Well we decided at the last minute to stay an extra half day in Edinburgh to check out a few more of the sights. Since the UK is best known for its castles, it made sense to check out one of the oldest, Edinburgh Castle, which is still an active military installation however its mostly a historical monument with museums that pay tribute to the Scottish military and lineage of the sc ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England

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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