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The War Memorial  
   

The War Memorial

Just outside the abbey grounds stood this monument to those killed in war. I'm not certain exactly what war(s) this is dedicated to but the town itself has seen more than its fair share: The town of Jedburgh was attacked or occupied in 1296, 1312, 1320, 1409, 1410, 1464, 1523, 1544, 1545, 1547 and 1548. Even the French once occupied it when they came to the aid of the Scots in one of their many conflicts with England.
Day 11 (Across the border)

July 23rd 2006
It was even hotter in my room last night but with us being on a side street at least things were quiet enough to leave my windows open. I put my bulging suitcase and my bags of souvenirs in front of the window just in case somebody decided to come visit me by climbing up the scaffolding and through my giant window. I pretty much passed on breakfast. There wasn't much to chose from other than ce ... read more
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British Flag 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
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