The Bodleian Library Divinity School

Oxford

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February 1st 2012
My first actual train ride ever took me to the oldest university town in the world today. I actually missed my train because the bus got stuck in traffic, but luckily was able to get on the next one. I just wandered around for a bit at first, getting my bearings. It was amazing how well the old and new buildings went together. There were several buildings that were covered in these vine/tree t ... 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