Great Thatch ruin — is a ruin on Great Thatch island in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin probably dates from the sugar plantation era, but may be earlier. It was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid 1800s,… … Wikipedia
Great Wratting — is a village and civil parish in England, about four miles from Haverhill, Suffolk, in the valley of the River Stour. There is a ford across the Stour in the centre of the village, where bathing and fishing are common pursuits.The river here is… … Wikipedia
Great Fire of London — This article is about the Great Fire of 1666. For other great fires in London, see Early fires of London or Second Great Fire of London . The Great Fire of London, a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of London from Sunday,… … Wikipedia
Leading broodmare sire in Great Britain & Ireland — The list below shows the leading sire of broodmares in Great Britain and Ireland for each year since 1899. This is determined by the amount of prizemoney won during the year by racehorses which were foaled by a daughter of the sire. * 1899… … Wikipedia
List of islands in the Caribbean — This is a list of islands of the Caribbean region, organized by the political territory each island belongs to.Anguilla* Anguilla * Anguillita * Blowing Rock * Cove Cay * Crocus Cay * Deadman s Cay * Dog Island * East Cay * Little Island * Little … Wikipedia
Virgin Islands — a group of islands in the West Indies, E of Puerto Rico: comprises the Virgin Islands of the United States and the British Virgin Islands. Abbr.: V.I., VI * * * Virgin Islands Introduction Virgin Islands Background: During the 17th century, the… … Universalium
Dog Islands — British Virgin Islands Dog Islands are a small group of islets among the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. The islands originally received their names from sailors who heard barking when they moored there, and assumed that they must be… … Wikipedia
Norman Island — For the island in Australia, see Norman Island (Victoria). Norman Island, view from Sage Mountain on Tortola Norman Island is located at the southern tip of the British Virgin Islands archipelago. It is reputed to be the inspiration for Robert… … Wikipedia
Necker Island (British Virgin Islands) — Necker Island. Necker Island is a small island in the British Virgin Islands just north of Virgin Gorda, located at … Wikipedia
Scrub Island (îles Vierges britanniques) — Scrub Island, vue du sud. Scrub Island est une île des îles Vierges britanniques qui fait partie des Petites Antilles. Il y est actuellement en construction une station balnéaire et une marina valant plusieurs millions de dollars. Sommaire … Wikipédia en Français
