Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 24

BABY IT’S COLD… IN REGENCY ENGLAND !

LOUISA CORNELL As the weather begins to warm up here in LA (Lower Alabama) my thoughts, of course, turn to…WINTER ! Having spent three years in England in my youth and five years in Germany as a youngish adult, I have a much higher tolerance for and appreciation of cooler weather. Alabama in the Spring … Continue reading "BABY IT’S COLD… IN REGENCY ENGLAND !"

SO YOU WANT TO BE A BARE-KNUCKLES BRAWLER

Guest post by author Regina Scott Welcome back to the boxing square! If you missed part one of this series, you can find it here. So, let’s say a gentleman became so enamored of boxing that he wanted to participate in the sport. Professional boxers were not sons of the aristocracy, but that didn’t stop … Continue reading "SO YOU WANT TO BE A BARE-KNUCKLES BRAWLER"

ALBERT COTTAGE – ISLE OF WIGHT

Leaving the Castle Hotel, Ryde, Victoria and I headed to East Cowes and our next hotel, Albert Cottage,  once home to Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s younger daughter. The hotel is set in two acres of beautiful gardens backing onto Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence. Directly next to the hotel stands the entrance gate … Continue reading "ALBERT COTTAGE – ISLE OF WIGHT"

During our upcoming Scottish Retreat in September, we’ll ...

During our upcoming Scottish Retreat in September, we’ll be starting and ending our adventure in Edinburgh – an opportunity for visits to Edinburgh Castle, above, Holyrood Palace and a stroll up (or down) the Royal Mile. Our week will include a mix of days out and days in, allowing you to experience life in a … Continue reading ""

Travels with Victoria: WILTON HOUSE – Part Two

By Victoria Hinshaw The view above is a 1935 painting of Wilton House by Rex Whistler (1905-1944).  Wilton House, near Salisbury in Wiltshire is renowned for its architecture, interiors, treasured artworks, and all the elegancies associated with the most distinguished of Britain’s stately homes. And, like some of the others, it is frequently the scene … Continue reading "Travels with Victoria: WILTON HOUSE – Part Two"

OFF TO CHICHESTER

Our last Wellington archive was located at the Public Record Office in Chichester, West Sussex, where Vicky and I had rented the cozy cottage above. The cottage was full of charming period details, including the period staircase. You’ll understand why we left our bags on the ground floor for the duration of our stay. But … Continue reading "OFF TO CHICHESTER"

Travels with Victoria: WILTON HOUSE – Part One

On the edge of the city of Salisbury is one of England’s greatest country houses, the home of the Herbert family for almost five centuries. Wilton is one of those fabled British Country Houses which almost defy description. Should one concentrate on the architecture, which includes Tudor, Elizabethan, Palladian, and Regency examples? The interior, of amazing … Continue reading "Travels with Victoria: WILTON HOUSE – Part One"

Veni, Vidi., etc. The Romans in Britain

by Victoria Hinshaw Britain is dotted with Roman sites, often a surprise to visitors.  The Romans were here for 400 years….think back from today to 1618.  Seems like a very long time ago, but that’s how many centuries the Romans ruled most of Britain. As any first-year Latin student knows (as if there are any of them … Continue reading "Veni, Vidi., etc. The Romans in Britain"

THE MAN WHO MADE LISTS – GUEST BLOGGER JO MANNING – Part Two

So, then, after all this, how did he come to compile that outstanding reference work, Roget’s Thesaurus? It seems like such a departure from what his life was.It seemed, though, that ever since his childhood, Roget was fond of making lists. Kendall opines that this gave order to an otherwise confused, if not chaotic life, … Continue reading "THE MAN WHO MADE LISTS – GUEST BLOGGER JO MANNING – Part Two"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE

So, the Rye Esplanade is also home to the local bus service, as well as to the trains. Victoria had suggested that we visit Appuldurcombe House, and as that was the only thing on our agenda this day, we decided to take the local bus there, which would allow us to see more of the … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE"