Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Grand Embassy of Peter the Great" in English language version.
... York House, built in 1672 by the Duke of Buckingham
Peter challenged them with the proposition that Quakers were no use to the state because they would not fight: Story's response was that they were extremely useful because they worked hard, were honest, and very innovative.
Peter the Great arrived in England on 11 January 1698, and left on 21 April. Travelling incognito as part of Russia's Grand Embassy under the name Peter Mikhailov (not to fool anyone but rather to avoid the limitations and ceremony of state visits), ...
A very keen gardener, Evelyn, was appalled by damage to his prized holly hedges, lovingly cared for over a 20-year period. Apparently Peter and his friends had played a riotous game which involved pushing each other through the hedges in wheelbarrows!
Sir Christopher Wren, who was the Royal Surveyor, totted up the bill, which features in the Greenwich exhibition. It totalled £305 9s 6d and included £3 for "wheelbarrows broke by the Czar".
Sir Christopher Wren, who was the Royal Surveyor, totted up the bill, which features in the Greenwich exhibition. It totalled £305 9s 6d and included £3 for "wheelbarrows broke by the Czar".
Peter the Great arrived in England on 11 January 1698, and left on 21 April. Travelling incognito as part of Russia's Grand Embassy under the name Peter Mikhailov (not to fool anyone but rather to avoid the limitations and ceremony of state visits), ...
Peter challenged them with the proposition that Quakers were no use to the state because they would not fight: Story's response was that they were extremely useful because they worked hard, were honest, and very innovative.
A very keen gardener, Evelyn, was appalled by damage to his prized holly hedges, lovingly cared for over a 20-year period. Apparently Peter and his friends had played a riotous game which involved pushing each other through the hedges in wheelbarrows!
