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The King of Atenveldt issued a challenge to Prince [[Christian of Orange]] for territorial rights to London Bridge*. The "autocrats" of the event (the Lake Havasu developers) offered free transportation for up to 35 Caidans to attend the event. The winning army would receive a replica of Excalibur and the right to claim London Bridge as part of their Kingdom or Principality. | The King of Atenveldt issued a challenge to Prince [[Christian of Orange]] for territorial rights to London Bridge*. The "autocrats" of the event (the Lake Havasu developers) offered free transportation for up to 35 Caidans to attend the event. The winning army would receive a replica of Excalibur and the right to claim London Bridge as part of their Kingdom or Principality. | ||
*Robert McCulloch, the founder of Lake Havasu and the chairman of McCulloch Oil Corporation, purchased the bridge to serve as a tourist attraction. While the bridge did come over, brick by brick, from London, it is not Tower Bridge. Rather, it was designed by Scottish architect John Rennie the Elder (1761-1821), who was also known for the beautiful Waterloo Bridge built across the Thames. | |||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_(Lake_Havasu_City) Wikipedia article on London Bridge (Lake Havasu)] | |||
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The King of Atenveldt issued a challenge to Prince Christian of Orange for territorial rights to London Bridge*. The "autocrats" of the event (the Lake Havasu developers) offered free transportation for up to 35 Caidans to attend the event. The winning army would receive a replica of Excalibur and the right to claim London Bridge as part of their Kingdom or Principality.
*Robert McCulloch, the founder of Lake Havasu and the chairman of McCulloch Oil Corporation, purchased the bridge to serve as a tourist attraction. While the bridge did come over, brick by brick, from London, it is not Tower Bridge. Rather, it was designed by Scottish architect John Rennie the Elder (1761-1821), who was also known for the beautiful Waterloo Bridge built across the Thames.
Memories
- Leave your memories here.
