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Hampton Court Palace then London.

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July 13th 2007
We left our little hotel near Swindon to go to Hampton Court Palace, which is just southwest of London. This was the home of Henry VIII for a large part of his life. We had a little trouble finding it, so we got started later than we wanted. The first thing we noticed is that is was made of brick instead of stone - a great indulgence back then. Several interesting exhibitions inside, including s ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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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