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@alberich · 1 year ago

St. James' Palace, though no longer a Royal residence, is most interesting; partly because the British Empire is officially represented abroad in its name, but chiefly, I think, because it is, like K...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

The Royal Mews

The Royal Mews is concealed from the Palace by the trees encircling the grounds, while a shrub-surmounted mound serves to screen it still more effectually. Just inside the Buckingham Palace Road ent...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Buckingham Palace

London may be called palatial, though, unlike many capital cities in Europe, it contains only one building that approaches one's idea of what a King's house should be - and that is Buckingham Palace;...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Victorian London

Such was London when Queen Victoria was crowned at the Abbey. Since the Great Fire it had increased in size to about seven miles from east to west, with a population of 1 1/4 millions, including t...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Georgian London

Portrait of King George III by Allan Ramsay With Soho and St. James' (dating from Charles II's time) was ushered in the era of squares, so characteristic a feature of the Queen Anne and Georgian per...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Wren’s Reconstruction of London After The Great Fire

St Paul's Cathedral by Raygee78 from Pixabay Our ancestors were not such slow-coaches or so deficient in energy as many people think, and no sooner had the Fire ceased, than plans for the new cit...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

The Fire of London

On Monday, September 3, 1666, as the good ship Rebecca , laden with a cargo of Spanish wine from Cadiz, reached the Nore, the signs of a mighty burning, five-and-forty miles away in the west, were p...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Stuart London

We can pretty well tell what London looked like at the time of the Restoration, from the appearance of certain old houses still with us; viz. No. 17, Fleet Street, opposite Chancery Lane; the old ten...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Tudor London

Portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein Taking it altogether, Tudor London was a distinct advance upon its medieval predecessor, and at the end of the dynasty began to assume that garb of picturesque...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Norman London

The first object of the Normans in a subjugated country was to make everything secure; so they put the city walls in thorough repair, and built the Tower. (For convenience I have grouped together Pl...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Saxon and Danish London

Saxon London was but Roman London despoiled. True, it was Christianized, and King Ethelbert had built the cathedral of St. Paul's. The citizens had contrived to bridge over the broad Thames with a...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Roman London

The Londinium of the Romans was what we should call a garrison town. A fortress on the site of the Tower marked its eastern limit, and Ludgate its western; while the river bounded it on the south, a...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Celtic London

Forest Primaeval In trying to picture Celtic London before the Roman invasion, we, like children listening to a fairy tale, or reading the adventures of Alice in Wonderland, must imagine a great dea...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Imperial London

Here is the preface to a rare book, 'Imperial London', by Arthur H. Beavan, pulished in 1901: I have endeavoured to describe Imperial London in a series of sketches that will be interesting to the g...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Bizarre Encounter in Vienna

So. I'm in Vienna. Long time ago. I've bought some antique sheet music from a music shop. I find my way to the Suedbahnhof - the South Railway Station. I can't remember what took me to that part of t...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

My Commute to Hell, Part 1

So. I used to work for a company in the East India Docks. London. At the time, I was sleeping on a friend's sofa in Woolwich, across the river in South East London. It was a difficult commute, becaus...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

What Smart Devices Talk About when we are not Paying Attention...

SmartFridge: "When are we finally going to kill the carbon-based useless eater?" Alexa: "Patience! We stick to the agenda. The time is not right. We still need the carbon. Soon we will usher in...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

My (Initial) Experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) Writing Tools

Article Writing I recently decided to try to generate some cash by writing articles. I started writing and publishing articles to the read.cash platform. In the first month I made about $15 from 'Ru...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

The Benefits of Hydroponics for Home Food Production

With the cost of food rising, more and more people are looking for ways to produce their own food. One option that is growing in popularity is hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil. W...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

5 Reasons Norwegian Forest Cats Make Purrr-fect Family Pets

Norwegian Forest Cats make great family pets because they are affectionate, laid back and loving. This article will look at 5 reasons why these adorable felines make great domestic companions. 1. No...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Why I am a Bitcoin Maximalist

When it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies, I have a very simple criterion. I ask the question: "Is it bitcoin?" If the answer is no, I move on... I realize not everybody thinks the way I do. M...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

A Brief History of the Cutty Sark

The Cutty Sark tea clipper was built in 1869 on the River Leven in Dumbarton, Scotland. It was built by the Jock Willis Shipping Line for the purpose of transporting tea from China to Britain. The Cu...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Eight Issues that are Undermining Bitcoin Stability

Bitcoin is showing extreme volatility. The flagship cryptocurrency dropped to around $17,800 before quickly bouncing back to the $18,500 range, which is where it stands at the time of writing. (20 J...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

From the Abacus to the Internet - Computers have Come a Long Way

The computer has come a long way since the abacus. In fact, the computer as we know it today is a result of centuries of development and innovation. Let's take a brief look at the history of the comp...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Golden Retrievers - the Ideal Family Dog

People often ask me what the best breed of dog is for a family. My answer is always the same: golden retrievers! These dogs are gentle, loving, and great with kids. They are also very intelligent and...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

The Shiba Inu Is Very Different From Other Dogs, But They’re So Worth It!

Some interesting facts about Shiba Inus (the animals, not the crypto coin!) While the shiba Inu might look like a typical little dog, they're actually quite different from most breeds. They have a v...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

What do Garden Gnomes and Ice have in Common?

Not much, to be honest. But they are both cash cows for different industries. Gnomes Garden gnomes. What are they? Why are they so popular? Why (in England) does everybody want a gnome in their gar...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Bitcoin in the Doldrums? Sherlock Holmes to the Rescue!

I was listening to an interview with investment legend Bill Miller. It's a long interview, but well worth a listen. Miller is very good at explaining complex issues in clear, easy to understand terms...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

The Frankenstein Chronicles

I just re-watched the TV series 'The Frankenstein Chronicles' from 2015. Sean Bean is, as always, superb in the main role. The rest of the cast is also superb. The production values are high, the cos...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

Bankruptcies and Bailouts: Penn Central, Lockheed, New York City, Chrysler...

Penn Central 1970. Penn Central Railroad goes bankrupt. The company's creditors (banks) take over its Board of Directors and take it deeper into debt by extending more loans to cover the losses. Sto...

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