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WELLINGTON’S Navy was the subject of the talk presented by Philip K Allan on Wednesday last week in Woodcote village hall. The Peninsular War (1808-1814) was the most protracted campaign of the whole ...
Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...
Explore New Orleans' secret garden sanctuaries from a historic apothecary to a maritime-inspired oasis, each revealing the city's multicultural heritage.
Let's embark on a journey through time to uncover the stories and events that shaped this enchanting town into the beloved coastal gem it is today.
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside, as the old song goes. But better yet, with a cold beer in hand at a British pub.
After independence from Britain in 1776, the United States faced an urgent diplomatic challenge, which was gaining ...
Galway and Lorient celebrate their 50th twinning anniversary with a maritime-themed festival showcasing Celtic culture.
Superpower Britain and the ascendant United States were at loggerheads over such issues as the sinking of the British-built warship Alabama, British claims of worldwide naval supremacy ...
“Font,” or occasionally “fount,” from the French fondre ... In the beer-soaked world of the printing apprentice in 18th-century London, Franklin is the abstemious “Water-American ...
A pair of French Navy ships are spending five days in New Orleans as part of a training mission for 700 French sailors and ...
American naval ships use USS before the ship's name, but with British ships it's HMS. There's a reason, and a lot of history, ...