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Miss Zena Dare
Some time ago, I posted some of my collection of movie photographs. As you know, I love the vintage stuff – especially the vintage films! While I was thumbing through the lovely Old Postcards shop (as you’ve probably noticed I … Continue reading
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Cool TV: Edwardian Farm
Remember Victorian Farm? Yes, me too! I loved this series, and we are now nearing the end of Edwardian Farm. I have to say, I’ve found this series a bit more hit and miss for me. Probably because it involved … Continue reading
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The Castle Ghosts Series
As an addendum to my previous post, I remembered watching a series about castle hauntings on the Discovery channel some years ago. I know that there are many ghost-type programmes out there, some better than others. I did enjoy the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Places to go, TV, Videos
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I’m Watching You…
If you readers are anything like me, your radar systems will be working to identify any potential programmes about historic houses – so here are a few of my favourites from the past and present… Castle in the Country – … Continue reading
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Summer Visits
I managed to have some long overdue time off recently, and guess what? I managed to squeeze in some castle visits! Big surprise there eh?! I went up to re-visit Huntly Castle, which is always a good one for a … Continue reading
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Monumental
Just ‘cos I’m in a postcard kind of mood. The tomb of Queens Elizabeth and Mary at Westminster Abbey. I love tombs, and I love wandering around them at the Abbey! Following on from tombs, here is the Guard’s memorial. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, History, Photos
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Postcard Collection: Ladies or Valentines Edition
Some more of my collection: First is a vintage Valentine’s card franked February 14th, 1901 and is my only American postcard. The lucky lady is Miss Rubie Bray of Bethlehem, PA. The second pretty Sarah card has not been franked, … Continue reading
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Portrait of Edward I With a Touch of Regency
Longtime readers may remember I bought an original watercolour of Eleanor some years ago. I’ve just come across a comission the same artist has completed of her husband Edward I! I do like it – just wish it wasn’t modelled … Continue reading
The Seven Ages of Britain
Hands up who’s seen this new programme presented by David Dimbleby? I watched it on BBC1 last Sunday, second episode tonight. You can also catch it on the iPlayer… I really enjoyed it – not so much the speeding through … Continue reading
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Burns Night
I have a confession to make – I have never eaten Haggis. No, not even the vegetarian kind (yes, there is one). Today is Robert Burns’ birthday, and therefore will be Burns Night, where it is traditional to celebrate by … Continue reading
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