Anthony Gormley's stunning Angel of the North in Gateshead

Oh to be in England...

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October 5th 2014
England. It’s like putting on a pair of slippers, a favourite jumper and an old pair of track pants which are too comfy to throw out although the elastic’s gone. It just feels cosy, sensible and easy to live in. I must add we had really good weather this time with only one day of showers - not counting a bit of expected and acceptable mistle in Scotland. Such a shame I could never come bac ... 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