Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 45

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: WHAT I SAW AT THE V&A

On a recent visit to London, I visited the Victoria and Albert Museum with my friend and travel companion, Denise Costello. In particular, we wanted to see “Tippoo’s Tiger,” was made for Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore in South India (1782-1799) and later by Wellington’s army. From the V&A: The almost life-size wooden semi-automaton consists … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: WHAT I SAW AT THE V&A"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – MORE SIGNS

Seen in Winchester – As seen in London – Horse Guards PART TWO COMING SOON!          

SAVE THE DATE!

  Louisa Cornell and Kristine Hughes Patrone will be presenting a seminar on Wednesday, July 26th at the Beau Monde Chapter’s Mini Conference at the Romance Writers of America’s annual conference in Orlando. If You Knew Regency London… With the use of period maps available online, little-known research resources, and personal photos and videos of the places you … Continue reading "SAVE THE DATE!"

The Bicentenary of Jane Austen’s Death

from Victoria Hinshaw   Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817, in Winchester, Hampshire, at age 41. Austen is the author of six complete novels, several fragments and juvenilia.  In her short lifetime, she published four novels –  Sense & Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma.  A half year after her death, her … Continue reading "The Bicentenary of Jane Austen’s Death"

NOW AVAILABLE!

  Whether you are a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip to Great Britain, The Smart Traveler’s Guide to Crossing the Pond will smooth your way and calm travel jitters by providing you with the know-how you need to visit the UK with confidence. From planning your trip to must-have travel apps, The Smart … Continue reading "NOW AVAILABLE!"

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT – THE DUKE OF BEDFORD?

  Well, do you? Test your skill at guessing which of these men was really the 13th Duke of Bedford on a 1958 episode of To Tell The Truth.

The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Godolphin Arabian

BY LOUISA CORNELL I know of few horse-mad little girls who have not read Marguerite Henry’s King of the Wind, which won the Newbery Medal as the “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children”  in 1948. I still have my much-loved hardbound copy. I daresay not many of those little girls realized Henry’s book … Continue reading "The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Godolphin Arabian"

The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Darley Arabian

BY LOUISA CORNELL The story of the Darley Arabian starts in a place featured often on news stories today. He was born in 1700 in the Syrian desert outside of Aleppo. Sheik Mirza II bred the magnificent bay colt and in 1704 the British Consul, Thomas Darley, offered to buy the horse for 300 gold … Continue reading "The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Darley Arabian"

The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Byerley Turk

BY LOUISA CORNELL Have you given the horse strength? have you clothed his neck with thunder? Can you make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength: he goes on to meet the armed men. He mocks at fear, and is … Continue reading "The Founding Fathers of English Racing – The Byerley Turk"

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD

BY LOUISA CORNELL Life is the tiniest bit crazy at the moment. Lets face it, actually, the world is the tiniest bit crazy at the moment. When the world or my life trespasses over into “I. Have. Had. Enough. Of. This!” territory, I brew up a cup of Earl Grey or six and transport myself … Continue reading "FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD"