National Trust shop, Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island

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November 12th 2010
There is an oval shaped island in Poole Bay, i.e. Brownsea Island, which is open between mid March and the end of October. It is accessible by ferry from Poole, Bournemouth, and Swanage. The entrance of Brownsea Island is southeast harbour and there are several historical buildings used for the National Trust shop, restaurant, St Mary Church, and holiday properties for John Lewis staff. The latt ... 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