The character and atmosphere of a place.
Ambience
Fact of the Day
In 1385, London appointed its first sanitary officer, the serjeant of the Channel, to keep the streets free of rubbish.
Quote of the Day
"The English piously believe themselves to be a peaceful people; nobody else is of the same belief.
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~ Gladstone
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.