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It is easy to be inspired by the tranquility
of The Peaceful Cloister |
This medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire is 8 miles south of the iconic prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge, Again, it is easy to get a real sense of history, walking down The Close, One of the four remaining original 1215 Magna Carta's is on display in the church
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Magna Carta - crib sheet for the
Declaration of Independence written here (and remains). |
Latin for "The Great Charter" it is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everybody, including the King, was subject to the law and had the right to a fair trial. The Magna Carta is also considered one of the first steps towards establishing parliamentary democracy in England.
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So Quintessential British, thatched roofs, all we need
is some rain and a few sheep, and we are transported back to rural England |
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