Looking over the vale

Snibston

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July 31st 2009
Today was off to Coalville (well, near it) and a place called Snibston. Russell asked "Why is it called Snibston?" I told him I bet they had a contest to see who could come up with the most ridiculous name possible and it won. Snibston is a discovery centre with tons of hands-on exhibits about science and mining (this is pretty big part of it since it is a mining town) and engines and water power ... 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