The area we visited

Leaving home

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August 8th 2011
Monday 8 August Packed up, had fish and chips and savaloy. Smooth journey to Portsmouth but long wait to board ferry as we were one of last on. Found our small cabin with bunks for boys. Saw the harbour from the deck and then had drink in cafe before bed about midnight. ... 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