London 2009

Photos taken in London January 2009.  London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is Britain’s largest and most populous city. A major settlement for two millennia, its history goes back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium

William Wallace Memorial, found in Smithfield, London

It Reads:

To the IMmortal Memory Of
SIR WILLIAM WALLACE

Scottish patriot born at Eldershire
Renfrewshire Circa 1270 Fought Dauntlessly
In Defence Of His Country Liberty and
Independence In The Face Of Fearful
Odds And Great Hardship Being
Eventually Betrayed and Captured
Brought To London And Put To Death
Near This Spot on the
23rd August 1305

His Example Heroism And Devotion
Inspired Those Who Came After Him
To Win Victory From Defeat And His
Memory Remains For All Time A Source
Of Pride Honour And Inspiration
To His Countrymen

Dico Tibi Verum Libertas Optima Rerum
Nunquam Servili Sub Nexu Vivto Fili

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