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Runaway Bride

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September 29th 2023
Left Penrith 8.30 weather still holding but chilly about 16/17 c made the short drive of 1/2 hr to Gretna green arrived 9.10 where Young lovers from England fled to get married as from 1754 the marriage age was 21 with parents permission in England where as they could get married at Gretna Green boys 14 and girls 12 ….photos of the blacksmith shop where the rings were made had a look around and ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland

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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