Originally Posted by
JonathanB
Well, possibly Jock. On the other hand I strongly suspect that even in London, the population can go through a whole day without seeing a single building that pre-dates American Independence. Even if they do, they probably don't realise how old they are. As I said, the White House pre-dates Buckingham Palace.
That it does, but I think you can agree that we in Europe are surrounded with aged man made this and thats, large and small, impressive and mundane, ranging from thousands to just a hundred years old. Whether we consciously notice them is another matter entirely!
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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