European exploration began in the 17th century when Dutch navigators mapped part of the coast. In 1770, British explorerCaptain James Cookcaptured the east coast of Great Britain, naming it New South Wales. In 1788, the British established the first penal colony at Port Jackson (now Sydney), ...
In this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan the perfect Wales trip. This is based on our experiences of traveling in Wales and also my time living in Wales, which I did for many years. I was actually born in Wales! In this post, we’ll cover the best...
Further, every record is has direct links to an aerial photograph, a local road map showing the position of the site and also to a 19th Century Map showing the area of the site as it was. Note that public access to this database is not available anywhere else. Also, you will be ab...
IF YOU must get sand in your shoes and a searing tan that sticks, the only thing better than the beach or a weekend in the microwave, is a dash to the desert. This is more for broiled Europeans than Indians who, with the accumulated wisdom of 5,000 years, limit their beach derring-...
Loch Ness is the largest body of water by volume in the British Isles. In fact, with 7.5 cubic kilometers of water, Loch Ness contains more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined! Loch Ness is 22.5 miles long, running from Lochend in the north to Fort Augustus in the...
The area around the Gateway of India, behind Taj Mahal Palace, is bursting with British colonial buildings, as is the adjacentKala Ghodaart district, which houses the city’smuseum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly known as The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India (www...
NoIDNameAddressEstablishedService TypeMap 420 16631 Troy Main Branch 791 West Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 May 24, 1982 Full Service Brick and Mortar 421 9400 Hamtramck Branch 9301 Jos Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212 September 23, 1918 Full Service Brick and Mortar 422 232719 Sterling Hei...
Afive day tour through the heart of England and Wales, which includes time in Cambridge, as well as other highlights such as York, Stratford upon Avon, the Peak District, and Snowdonia As you can see, there are a number of tour options, and we’re sure you’ll find one to suit your...