THE SHARD

TWO DAYS IN LONDON, ENGLAND

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June 4th 2013
DAYS THREE AND FOUR IN LONDON, ENGLAND Monday - I had a small breakfast at the hotel, then headed out to get the bus to my first stop of the day, the Tower of London, a historic former fortress, royal palace and prison, containing the Crown Jewels and the White Tower and featuring tours by the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters). The day was beautiful, sunny and mild. I got to the Tower before it opene ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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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