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HistoryGirl199 (Lisa)'s avatar

Great review! I’m looking forward to the talk James will give on this very subject at Harvington Hall History Festival in July. And I can’t wait for your talk either, Nathen 🙂.

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Sallyfemina's avatar

Sounds wonderful!

I never believe everything I hear from tour guides anywhere. My favourite British castle tour was quite clear about what was 12c, what was 17/18c, and what was Victorian.

Regards to your admirable feline.

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Nathen Amin's avatar

They do say some questionable things, including the Tower of London wardens, but their principal role in many respects is to entertain!

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Sallyfemina's avatar

They are entertaining. None more so than the Tower wardens, one of the best tours. But they have a nice place to show off. And (colonialism aside), the Crown Jewels really are spectacular.

I suspect tour guides everywhere in the world embellish freely. There may be some bits of lore that go about on the space station!

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