England

Now part of the United Kingdom, England takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. Up until 1284 it functioned as a Kingdom in its own right.

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London, England

The British Museum, Great Russell St. Established 1753, largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane.

Opened to the public on 15 January 1759.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

England