Wallace Sword

Stirling

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October 29th 2005
Vicky and Roddy took us to Stirling today - home to the William Wallace Monument (Braveheart), it gives you the history of the man who struggle to give FREEDOM to Scotland. The monument is built like the tower of a castle, with a narrow and winding staircase about 260 steps. You get to see Williams sword and a view of where the battle of Stirling occured, when Scotland beat the English. It was v ... 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