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Twelve Days in the UK

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September 5th 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012 Arrival in London on time and the correct day. Unlike the last time I flew from Bangkok with Harrison and somehow managed to miss the plane, arriving a day late. Our friend, Ian (Wheels) was waiting to Whisk us to Woking. On getting to Casa Wheeler, we are treated to a wonderful dinner and along with a few glasses of wine it makes for an evening of m ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Yorkshire » Leeds

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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