View from Ringing Roger

In Love with The Peak District

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June 16th 2006
Finding the Edale YHA was indeed a challenge. From the train station, thru the small town, crossing the fields (avoiding sheep dung) and taking in the sight, all around me was beauty...except I have been walking for the past 40 minutes looking for my accomodation! And having a spoilt compass and no map didnt help...only the general sense of direction kept me walking and believing. Luckily the ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England

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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