Category Archives: History

A Victorian Christmas to You and Yours

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

The castle looked lovely for the Christmas weekend, with its’ natural decoration from the estate and other Victorian inspired decorations.  We had a peaceful, but steady weekend along with Father Christmas, and the week of Carol concerts also went well. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Music, TV | 3 Comments

Eleanor’s Cross At Waltham

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

Take a look at my lovely ‘new’ 1880s picture of Eleanor’s cross at Waltham.  I had not seen this particular image previously, and was admiring it last week. Enter the lovely Carol – who got it for me!  Sending lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Art, Eleanor, History | 4 Comments

Bletchley Park

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

Some of you will already of heard of Bletchley. World War II Codebreakers Spies Some simply because the Victorian house is amazing also. Or maybe even because you saw the film Enigma, and wanted to know more about the codebreakers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, History, Places to go | 2 Comments

A Few Loose Ends

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Here’s the part where I finally get to update on lots of things that I’ve been either doing or attempting to do this year. With reference to castle visits.  I managed to visit Delgatie Castle again, and it was sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in BlahBlahBlah, Books, Eleanor, Films, History, Places to go, TV | 5 Comments

Hopeful Castle Visits

Posted on August 1, 2009 by

I completely forgot to update on the results of my castle poll from June. Apart from the one or two of you that voted ‘Other’ and didn’t specify where (doh), the top castles were: Cairness House Balmoral Castle Glamis Castle … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, History, Places to go | 11 Comments

Mystery Church Revealed

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Thanks to some lovely online (mostly Flickr) help, I now know the location of the church. It is St Mark’s Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. Thanks to everyone who helped.  Mystery solved!

Posted in Architecture, Genealogy, History | 2 Comments

Supersizing With Desperate Romantics? Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

TV joy, that’s who. After the recent barren wasteland of historical TV, (or maybe that’s just my perception, lol) I have lately been treated to no less than 3 historical TV programmes a week.  Albeit, they haven’t all been about … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Genealogy, History, Humour, TV | 4 Comments

History Books I’d Like to Get My Hands On

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Been thinking about these a lot lately, keep updating and trimming the list.  Have absolutely no space in the house either, but who cares… Here are my top books that I want to own: Sir Thomas Lawrence: the Artist by … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, History | 9 Comments

Escape In Time, Or Return to Victorian Farm If You Will

Posted on July 11, 2009 by

As a blogger you never know what might turn up in your comments or email inbox! I’ve been asked nicely (should have asked for cash, lol) if I will pass on an ad to you from the makers of Victorian … Continue reading →

Posted in History, TV | 9 Comments

A Steamy Weekend

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

Well, that will get me either the very wrong, or very right readers! Most of you will have guessed I’m actually talking about the Steam and Vintage Fair at the Castle at the weekend. WOW.  What a turnout (thank you!), … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos, Places to go | 4 Comments