Kristine Hughes's Blog, page 48

Recurring Phrases in the English Ballad

by Louisa Cornell My study of the music of the Regency Era has covered a broad range of musical forms. One of the most typically English forms is that of the traditional ballad. It is a difficult field of study in one aspect as many of these songs have been passed down in varying forms … Continue reading "Recurring Phrases in the English Ballad"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – THE DRIVE TO PENSHURST PLACE

By Kristine Hughes Patrone Travel with me on the next leg of my journey on the Visit Britain Familiarization Trip – the ten minute drive from Hever Castle to Penshurst Place, above. The narration was provided by our Blue Badge guide, Amanda, who accompanied us throughout the trip. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO   … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – THE DRIVE TO PENSHURST PLACE"

Happy Birthday, Your Majesty !!

Whilst her birthday is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in June, Queen Elizabeth II’s actual birthday is April 21, 1926 !! Happy 91st Birthday, Your Majesty !! And many happy returns of the day !! Frankly, those of us at Number One London hope you have as many birthdays as you please, and at … Continue reading "Happy Birthday, Your Majesty !!"

Royal Historian Catherine Curzon Brings Us Kings of Georgian Britain

A Delicate Scandal   The soubriquet ‘Queen of Hearts’ is an expression that might have been intended for Caroline of Brunswick. This wife of George IV was also his greatest enemy and from the day of their marriage to the day of her death, the couple were at daggers drawn.     Married in 1795, … Continue reading "Royal Historian Catherine Curzon Brings Us Kings of Georgian Britain"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 3

Another Ploughman’s lunch for both Diane and myself at the Three Crowns, London. Wanting a quiet night in, Diane and I shopped for meats and wine at Fortnum and Mason, ordered a bowl of cream of mushroom soup and bread for each of us from room service and added the cheese we each had left … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 3"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – HEVER CASTLE: PART TWO

After a good night’s sleep in one of Hever Castle’s guestrooms, I met up with our group for breakfast, after which we set out for a tour of the impressive Castle grounds and gardens. Click here to view a very short video I took of the front of the Castle and topiary, complete with morning birdsong. … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – HEVER CASTLE: PART TWO"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – HEVER CASTLE: PART ONE

As some of you will know, I was recently invited to attend Visit Britain’s travel Expo in Brighton, where tour operators and travel suppliers had the opportunity to meet and network while discussing travel products and sites. Representing Number One London Tours, I was able to discover a host of museums, behind the scenes tours, … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND – HEVER CASTLE: PART ONE"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 2

Dinner at the Devonshire Arms, Baslow. Lamb burger for Diane Gaston (Perkins), prime rib, chips and onion rings for me. Fabulous Ploughman’s lunches above for both of us at The Cavendish Restaurant, Chatsworth House. Dinner at La Petite Maison in Brighton; duck for Diane and the pork special for me. Tea, below, at the Hotel … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 2"

TOUR SCOTLAND WITH AUTHOR SUE ELLEN WELFONDER

 Sue Ellen and Kristine at a working slate mine in the Lake District My special guest today is USA Today bestselling author Sue Ellen Welfonder, who writes historical romances set in medieval Scotland under own name, as well as Scottish-set paranormal romances as Allie Mackay. On a personal level, Sue Ellen and I have been … Continue reading "TOUR SCOTLAND WITH AUTHOR SUE ELLEN WELFONDER"

A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 1

Above – A cheese plate to share with Diane Gaston (Perkins) at Boulestin in St. James’s Street Prime rib and chips at the St. James’s Court Hotel A yogurt and berry parfait for Diane and what was listed as an “egg crepe” for me at Cote Brasserie, Sloane Square. Lunch at the Duke of Wellington, … Continue reading "A TOUR GUIDE IN ENGLAND: THE FOOD – PART 1"