UK
Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... | |
Belfast
Unless you approach Belfast from the sea you cannot help but come upon the city suddenly because of its fine setting: a 'Hibernian Rio' as one writer has called it, ringed by high hills, sea lough and river valley.
A village in the 17th century, this robust northern metropolis of nearly half a million people - a third of Northern Ireland's popu ... ...more... | Newcastle
The town of Newcastle, reportedly named for Newcastle, Pennsylvania, after an early pioneer from there. He arrived in June of 1850, and built the first house/hotel, a trading post and hotel named "Wild Cat House" catering to miners and prospectors. By 1864, the railroad had established lines through Newcastle and it became a supply depot for parts ... ...more... |