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A Quick Stop in London

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August 8th 2015
Continuing our journey through Scotland and England: We shared a table on the train from Edinburgh to London with a young mother and her three-week-old baby. The mother was on a six-month paid leave from the British navy, and it was interesting to hear her describe how the navy is quite supportive of parenthood among their female sailors. The ride took a little over four hours, and we passed th ... 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