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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: Thoughts at Windsor Castle and Westminster Abby
Date: January 7th 2011
Westminster Abby (no pictures of inside allowed) * ridiculously tall ceilings! stonework is exquisite! *the Chapel of the "Order of the Knights of Bath"- knights who are installed are given a stall/chair with a plaque of their coat of arms attached, head piece and flag hang above. When they die, the plaque stays and the rest is returned to their family. Every four years, new knights are installe ... read more
Date: January 7th 2011
Westminster Abby (no pictures of inside allowed) * ridiculously tall ceilings! stonework is exquisite! *the Chapel of the "Order of the Knights of Bath"- knights who are installed are given a stall/chair with a plaque of their coat of arms attached, head piece and flag hang above. When they die, the plaque stays and the rest is returned to their family. Every four years, new knights are installe ... read more
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