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Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield

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July 8th 2007
Hardwick Hall is now a National Trust property which neither of us knew anything about and was a change of plan to our previously thought out itinerary. Nevertheless, after another hearty breakfast, we got some directions from our hostess and discovered that it was, in fact, only about 15 miles from the house. Armed with raincoats and camera, we set out across country with great anticipation. Wha ... 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