The Lead Bannister Railing Was a Safety Measure

to ensure no sparks would set off the gunpowder when the gunpowder barrels up went up to the floors above

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Two Castles and a Cathedral Near Chatham

May 11th 2014
When we were in Chatham last fall for a few days before going to London for the winter we heard about the nearby town of Rochester. We were told that it was an interesting town and that we should try to get to the castle and cathedral. Unfortunately we didn’t have time then, but now that we were in Chatham for some time we took their advice. The town has preserved many of its historic buildi ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent » Rochester

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

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