Monk Thomas

Ruins and Rose Cottage

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April 3rd 2010
Geo: 54.3568, -3.03676So, last night was, I think, the oldest room that I have ever stayed in (although Steven queries this claim), but was very comfortable and warm. The kids had the adjoining room - Steven and I woke with a hell of a fright when there was a loud thump. When we couldn't see anything wrong, we rolled back over - then I realised that the door to the kids room was closed. M ... 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