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Roodee Racetrack

The first racetrack in Britain, it is built on land that used to be under water. It is unusual in that it all curve and no straighaway. It is also unusual in that the horses run the wrong way round.
2,000 Years in One Day

April 3rd 2008
One of the coolest women I have ever known is called Jane Barnard. The mother of my friend Joe, she is one of the woman I aspire to be as I grow older. She raised four sons, one of whom was killed in a tragic accident. She has lived all over the world and she worked at Joe’s company until she was well into her 80’s. One night, years ago, I was in Dallas visiting Joe (he and I used to work ... read more
Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cheshire » Chester

British Flag 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
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