Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century.
Scotland has a rich history of inventions. From Alexander Graham Bellâs first practical telephone to Sir Alexander Flemingâs lifeÂ­saving discovery of penicillin, great Scottish minds have made the world a different place. But here is our pick of some of the best innovations you may not know came out of Scotland: Sir David Stirling,Â­ SAS.
Throughout World War II The Flying Scotsman was one of the few titled trains that continued to operate along the East Coast-it carried troops between London and Scotland, although the headboards and roofboards were removed for security.or many, the Flying Scotsman epitomises the nostalgia, romance and glamour associated with rail travel of a by-gone era. The Flying Scotsman-the train often labelled the most famous in the world - celebrates 150 years in operation this month.