Daily Archives: October 26, 2011

The Titanic Quarter

What an incredible waterfront project, The Titanic Quarter, one of the largest projects of its kind in the world. Very appropriate when we think the RMS Titanic was the biggest ship in the world 100 years ago. I hope I … Continue reading

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Battle of Trafalgar

I’m a bit remiss in posting this reminder of the famous Battle of Trafalgar that took place on the 21st October 1805. Lord Nelson’s fleet defeated the combine forces of the French and Spanish fleets. Losing this battle ended Napoleon’s … Continue reading

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