Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 25

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

I browsed recently through a biography I picked up at the public library, Joshua Kendall’s The Man Who Made Lists: Love, Death, Madness, and the Creation of Roget’s Thesaurus (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008). Happily having used Roget’s Thesaurus – that incomparable list of synonyms and antonyms — throughout my writing career, I realized I didn’t … Continue reading "THE MAN WHO MADE LISTS – GUEST BLOGGER JO MANNING – Part One"

SAILING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Having completed our Wellington research at the Hartley Library, University of Southampton, Vicky and I found ourselves faced with a three day holiday weekend before we could move on to begin work at the next archive. Vicky suggested that we take a side trip to the Isle of Wight before moving on to Chichester, and … Continue reading "SAILING TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT"

A NEW VISION FOR PITZHANGER MANOR BY GUEST BLOGGER JO MANNING

This post, by guest blogger Jo Manning, originally ran in 2014. Since the newly restored Pitzhanger Manor has just been re-opened to the public, we thought you might like to follow the progress of the work from then till now.   In the opening years of the 19th century, Sir John Soane (1769-1830) decided to … Continue reading "A NEW VISION FOR PITZHANGER MANOR BY GUEST BLOGGER JO MANNING"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – Arundel Castle

After touring the extensive – and absolutely gorgeous – gardens, Vicky and I headed inside for a tour of the Castle, which is one of the longest inhabited country houses in England. Apart from the occasional reversion to the Crown, Arundel Castle has descended directly from 1138 to the present day, carried by female heiresses from … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – Arundel Castle"

What’s More Popular Than A Smack On The Chin?

By Guest Blogger Regina Scott Perhaps two smacks on the chin? Certainly any sporting-mad fellow in Regency England would agree. Boxing was one of the most popular sports in late eighteenth century/early nineteenth century England. It was so popular, as many as 20,000 people flocked to each match, resulting in a few fisticuffs outside the … Continue reading "What’s More Popular Than A Smack On The Chin?"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – THE GARDENS OF ARUNDEL CASTLE

While doing research at the Wellington archives in Chichester, Vicky and I were able to steal a day at Arundel Castle. We began our visit in the gardens and, really, no further words are necessary. Would you like to see Arundel Castle for yourself? We’ll be returning to the Castle on Number One London’s 2020 … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – THE GARDENS OF ARUNDEL CASTLE"

A New View of 1815 London

By Victoria Hinshaw Cast your eyes along our recently acquired panorama of London, painted around 1815 by Pierre Prévost. As an added twist, we've pointed out where some more modern buildings now stand. On display 15 March. P.s It's 20 ft long, so perhaps grab a cuppa. pic.twitter.com/QfzL3OeUzM — Museum of London (@MuseumofLondon) March 5, … Continue reading "A New View of 1815 London"

JOIN US FOR A HIGHLAND SAFARI

The highlight of every Number One London Tours adventure in Scotland is always the Highland Safari and we’ll be embarking on another during our Scottish Retreat in September. We’ll be returning to the Blair Athol Estates for a half day Land Rover tour with our ghillie guides behind the wheel to show us over the … Continue reading "JOIN US FOR A HIGHLAND SAFARI"

THE WELLINGTON CONNECTION – Count D’Orsay

Whilst the Duke of Wellington approved of elegance and was himself known as “the Beau,” he felt obliged to advise his splendidly uniformed Grenadier Guards that their behavior was “not only ridiculous but unmilitary” when they rode into battle on a rainy day with their umbrellas raised. A dandy Wellington was not. Odd, then, that one … Continue reading "THE WELLINGTON CONNECTION – Count D’Orsay"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – BEAULIEU

  When Vicky and I visited Beaulieu in September, we were of course aware that the grounds also housed the National Motor Museum, but we were unprepared for the crowds of people who had turned out for a special, televised event that particular day. Never having planned on visiting the Motor Museum anyway, Vicky and … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – BEAULIEU"