Tower of London Complex

Rain, Rain Go Away!

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July 7th 2008
Guess what! It's raining again today--even got some serious thunder and lightning in the late afternoon. But your intrepid travelers plugged onwards through the itinerary. First on the day's schedule was the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. We all were surprised to discover that it's not just one tower, but a large castle complex, with many towers, castles (one dating back to William the Conq ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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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