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a busy couple of weeks

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August 6th 2017
Sophie and the children have been staying for almost two weeks as Tom was busy with the Edinburgh festival. We've had a great time, visiting castles, a ride on a train, trip to the seaside, seeing various friends and exploring the "secret passages" on my field. They left this morning, and the house feels empty and so quiet. Though I realise suddenly how tired I feel! Here are some photos. ... 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