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Great Hall

Notice the difference in this hall from the one or two we have previously sent. Overtones here are martial, while others were baroque and artistic. No lovely murals on this ceiling, just heavy masculine timber. This was a working castle. Dukes of Warwick commanded armies along with Edward I in the reduction of Wales and Scotland, although the later was soon lost by his feckless son. Later, even more fame flowed from command during the Hundred Years War of the 14th Century.
Last Days About Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford Upon Avon

June 17th 2022
Yes, we know you have been disappointed by the lack of Roman ruins pictures. They exist, but are rather disappointing when compared to the continent. We largely do not visit these sights or not burden you with images if we do. We have driven on a Roman road many times near Stow, which Bird routinely appraises me. Our week in the Cotswolds ends tomorrow 20 June and then on to William Shakespeare ... 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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