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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]
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] Blog: Day 6
Date: September 6th 2006
Finally crossed the border into Scotland today. We have taken it very steadily after yesterday's very long stretch - 13 hours on the road - and so have taken a slightly more direct route into Scotland. Weather has stayed pretty good. There was a storm in the night, but we missed the rain. Wind has moved round to the west / north west which means that we are into the wind at times. Drafting has bec ... read more
Date: September 6th 2006
Finally crossed the border into Scotland today. We have taken it very steadily after yesterday's very long stretch - 13 hours on the road - and so have taken a slightly more direct route into Scotland. Weather has stayed pretty good. There was a storm in the night, but we missed the rain. Wind has moved round to the west / north west which means that we are into the wind at times. Drafting has bec ... read more
