Nice dress!

Familiar Surroundings

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April 23rd 2008
So, back in the UK, safely collected and on the way to Grandmother's house, who, for future reference, is generally referred to as Nanny May. Nanny instead of grandmother and May, short for Mavis. Hence Nanny May. My other grandmonther's were all Nanny's too. Oh, and Nanny May is my Mum's mum. After an interesting ride we made it safe and sound, and I even managed to recognise some places along ... 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