by David Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire I always enjoy visiting historic country house estates. They are usually chock full of history, art, architecture and beautiful gardens too. Hardwick Hall was all of that but the history is particularly interesting as Bess of Hardwick who...
by David Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom
Many people who visit the UK focus on London, which is a great city with lots to do. However there is so much more to the UK than London, just as there is more to America than New York. A scenic spot to the north with something for everyone is Yorkshire. In...
by David Brown | Jan 16, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, Museums, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including works from one of our...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | British Isles, Events, Great Britain, Scotland, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
One of our most memorable experiences is having attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you are a fan of history, especially military history, or if you just enjoy a great show, this event is not to be missed. It was an unseasonably cool night when we...