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History of Tourism: The Grand Tour 17th to 18th century

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 The Grand Tour. Educational Journey of the 17th to 18th century Francis Basset, first baron of Dunstanville, during his Grand Tour, by Pompeo Batoni, 1778 – Museo del Prado – Spain   What is the role of grand tour in the history of travel and tourism? European grand tour during the 18th century. History of Tourism: Grand Tour & 18th century travel: In the 18th century, young English aristocrats completed their education with a trip through Europe that was very …

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How Many People will Travel the World?

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How many People Travel the World?: 2022      2021   2020      2019      2018       Travel the World 2022 WTTC expects world tourism to recover to 85% in 2022  with an 18% recovery in tourism employment and international travel doubling. Travel with Insulin & Diabetes The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that the sector will recover 85% of the pre-pandemic level by the end of 2022, as long as no more mobility restrictions are …

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Thomas Rowlandson Erotic Draws & Paintings

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    Thomas Rowlandson Erotic Draws on ETSY Thomas Rowlandson Erotic Draws Thomas Rowlandson Erotic Prints:   Thomas Rowlandson (14 July 1756 – 22 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist. Rowlandson was born in Old Jewry, in the City of London. He was the son of a tradesman or city merchant. On leaving school he became a student at the Royal Academy. At the age of 16, he lived and studied for a time in Paris, and later made …

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Poppie’s, The Best Fish & Chips in London

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The best fish & chips in London : Poppie’s The traditional recipe refers to cod battered with flour, egg and beer, accompanied with fried potatoes which are seasoned with salt and vinegar. In London the options to try this dish are endless, but there is a restaurant repeatedly awarded as the best fish and chip restaurant in the United Kingdom. It’s called Poppie’s, in honor of its owner Pat ‘” Pop ”Newland. Pat started working when he was just 11 …

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What was London Like in 1940?

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What was London Like in 1940? – London Photos 75 Years Later On the occasion of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of the bombings in London, in WWII, the artist and photographer Jim Dyson Recreation several scenes of the bombings with images of the past and current. These are images to commemorate the 75th anniversary since the Blitz, combining images of wartime destruction. London scenes from 1940 with current scenes to show the damage suffered by …

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