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its long tail stretching outwards like a cosmic beacon

Charles II fled England in 1649 when his father was executed by Cromwell's Roundheads

the final campaign against Napoleon

The unlikely beginnings of the East India Company―from Tudor origins and rivalry with the superior Dutch―to laying the groundwork for future British expansion

The History of the Port of London Exhibition_The Van de Veldes Should museums be made toThe History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. This book charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain's prosperity. A perfect gift which will appeal to those interested in London's history, maritime and industrial heritage, the Docklands and East End of London, and the River