University of Leicester History Department

So You're Wondering Where I'm Living?

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May 25th 2006
Hiyas everyone! I'm afraid this blog is a little late in coming; however, there have been some seriously beautiful days in a row here and I had to take advantage of them. Believe me, if you ever find yourself in England, you'll know what I mean. The folks here are completely obsessed with all things weather, and I've found myself becoming equally obssesed! So, here I am in beautiful middle Engl ... 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