Articles, tagged with "mining town", page 4
14th September 2009
Discover Europe's largest medieval castle on a guided 3.5-hour walking tour of Prague Castle. With your expert guide leading the way, you'll see the highlights of this massive complex, and hear the folklore and scandal behind its history as you stroll.
T...
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Fredans
24th August 2009
The state of California takes pride in its second largest city, San Diego. It is a haven of diverse culture having its roots from Spanish influences. It has many popular historical and art museums. It has beautiful beaches that attract a lot of tourists. ...
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Elijah James
23rd August 2009
Greensburg, PA is a smaller city with a very high quality of life. Once a coal mining town, the city has adapted well and adjusted to the changing times. Industry thrives here and the city is a magnet for businesses and the arts. Greensburg offers a "smal...
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03rd August 2009
Billy Elliot musical is based on the box-office hit film with the same name. The musical is a story of a boy's dream to achieve his ambitions against the odds. The background of the story is linked to the 1984/85 miner's strike in North East England. Bill...
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Jamie Hanson
24th July 2009
Many asbestos cancer experts, attorneys, and mesothelioma sufferers view asbestos as a material developed and used only in the 19th century. But in fact, asbestos was first discovered and named by the ancient Greeks. In this article, we will examine the f...
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joebelluck
05th June 2009
The summer season in Telluride, Colorado, offers a vast array of experiences, events, and festivals surrounded by the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the United States. This enchanted town is warm and welcoming to all, with a range of activities as...
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Author:
Ray Roark
04th June 2009
Nevada was explored by the fur traders, but the first real settlement came in 1849 by Mormons. Its name came in 1861 and was derived from Spanish language meaning 'Snow-capped'.
First of all its territory was carved out as part of Utah territory and on...
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Author:
Dev
03rd June 2009
Slovakia is a wonderfully varied place to explore. This is presented in the landscape: the plains of the Danube basin stand out amongst the stunning peaks of the High Tatras mountain range. Yet it is also seen in the ethnic diversity of its population...
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Populous
20th May 2009
The bustling metropolis and modern African city that is Johannesburg have been used for many period films and televisions dramas. Popular locations include the Windybrown Theatre in Johannesburg, the Sammy Mark museum and Melrose House in Tshwane, these a...
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fjaklfja
17th April 2009
Throughout most of history, the vast majority of the world's diamonds came from India. But, two thirds of the way through the nineteenth century, that all changed. The Orange River in South Africa was the scene of an immensely rich diamond strike.
The ...
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Author:
Laura room
05th February 2009
2008 has come and gone, many things have changed. We elected the 44th and first black president of the United States, the economy has sunk to a historical low and many of us are now looking for new jobs. One thing hasn't changed however and that is the St...
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W. Longacre
28th December 2008
Believed to have been inhabited as early as the 1100s, Valmierier existed in relative obscurity for hundreds of years, until the presence of the mineral coal anthracite was uncovered in the vicinity in the late 1600s. After the discovery of the high quali...
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Author:
Jamie Hanson
02nd October 2008
by Andrew Mitchell
When the weather turns brisk after a wet and none-too-warm summer we Brits well know that now is the time to enjoy London. The winter is too cold and miserable and the summer is generally blighted by hordes of tourists. But the Sprin...
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Author:
David Ravech
09th September 2008
Yes, when Irma and I tied the knot over 50 years ago we never gave it a thought that we would not stay married. That was away back in the late fifties when divorce was something only those odd balls in Hollywood did. In fact, at that time, if a couple wan...
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Author:
acaper
02nd September 2008
Constructing a model railway layout is a popular hobby for many people. Typically a model railway layout starts out as a simple loop with some sidings within an area 4' by 6'. This space is big enough for a decent model railway layout to be constructed ...
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Author:
Stuart Smith
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