swamplands

London Borough of Richmond

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November 24th 2007
About 14km out of Central London, one finds the open spaces and posh Victorian homes of Richmond. This area was the site of Henry VII's palace in 1500. Much of the open space from that time still exists as a natural preserve. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Richmond

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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