Monthly Archives: November 2007

An Update For the Saxe-Weimars

Posted on November 30, 2007 by

Some of you may remember my mentioning the Prince Edward and his wife Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar, who I found as the hosts of Frederick Mackenzie Fraser during the night of the 1881 census. I discovered that Prince Edward, or … Continue reading →

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An ‘Historic’ Castle Roundup

Posted on November 29, 2007 by

I took these images in August 1994 and thought I’d share them with you. Obviously, this is before I transferred over to digital, but the colours are still quite good I think. In order they are: Scone Palace, Braemar Castle, … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Patrick and Thomas!

Posted on November 29, 2007 by

Have a wonderful day pipsqueaks!

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Pretty (Clever) Polly

Posted on November 29, 2007 by

I stumbled upon this Einstein parrot clip the other day, some of it really made me laugh as she’s very well trained! Take a look…

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The Buccaneers & Aristocrats

Posted on November 28, 2007 by

Both are excellent BBC historical dramas shown in 1995 and 1999 respectively. Both are adapted from books, the first from Edith Wharton’s novel and the second from Stella Tillyard’s biography. What else do they have in common? Neither are available … Continue reading →

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Previously Undiscovered Faberge Piece Reaches Record Amount

Posted on November 28, 2007 by

I absolutely love Fabergé, and have many books about the Russian Imperial Easter Eggs. I just heard that a previously unknown piece that has been owned by the Rothschild family since it was made in 1902, sold for 9 million … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Eleanor

Posted on November 28, 2007 by

Hello lovely visitors! Please scroll down one post for Wordless Wednesday. This is a very special post dedicated to Eleanor herself. Today is the anniversary of Eleanor’s death in Harby (or Hardeby) Nottinghamshire. 717 years ago to be exact on … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Eleanor

Posted on November 27, 2007 by

As an extra special tribute to Eleanor this week, I’m going Wordless Tues/Wednesday with her last but one cross at Waltham. This is much restored, but still an imposing scene. View other Wordless Wednesday participants here.

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Historical Costume

Posted on November 25, 2007 by

I am currently semi-obsessed with historical costume at the moment as I am looking at things I can use for children’s quizzes at the castle next year. This has been one of my favourites to work on. Happily for me, … Continue reading →

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I Hate ANHosting!

Posted on November 25, 2007 by

I just thought I would get that off my chest. For several days since a supposed ‘update’ by these people my blog has not worked properly. Do they care? Nope, they have offered no assistance at all. They have messed … Continue reading →

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