Wiltshire

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Wiltshire, England

Savernake Forest

Church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas

ground-level view of Stonehenge

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Wiltshire summary

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Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023

British Royal Line of Succession

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The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

number zero, 0 balloon

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Still from the 2017 movie IT, Bill Skarsgard plays Pennywise the clown. Directed by Andy Muschietti

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Ethel Rosenberg arrested in August 1950. Photograph dated Aug. 8, 1950. American civilians executed for espionage. Spies, communists, Julius Rosenberg

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VAN, TURKEY - OCTOBER 25: A building and car ruined during the earthquake of Van-Ercis on October 25, 2011 in Van, Turkey. It is 604 killed and 4152 injured in Van-Ercis Earthquake.

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An old worn baseball and wood bat

Who Really Invented Baseball?

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Calne smell: What is causing the town's mystery pong? • Apr. 2, 2025, 1:25 AM ET (BBC)

Bowood: Estate's walled garden opened to public after 270 years • Apr. 1, 2025, 12:42 AM ET (BBC)

Wiltshire man falls ill after coming into contact with 'unknown substance' • Mar. 28, 2025, 11:13 PM ET (BBC)

Wiltshire sex attacker fractured woman's eye socket in 10-hour torture • Mar. 28, 2025, 3:34 AM ET (BBC)

Pupils record 'inspiring' song at Peter Gabriel studio near Bath • Mar. 25, 2025, 4:50 AM ET (BBC)

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Wiltshire, England

Savernake Forest

Church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas

ground-level view of Stonehenge

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