Margo Lestz's Blog, page 18
August 4, 2017
Jean Cocteau in London
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several sites decorated by Jean Cocteau on the French Riviera, but I was surprised to find his work in the center of London...
July 19, 2017
Paddington Bear
In October 1958 a book was published about a little Peruvian bear who showed up at Paddington Station in London, England . Who would have thought that little bear would gain worldwide fame, have 26 books written about him and become a TV and film star?
July 9, 2017
The Manchester Bee
In my recent travels to Manchester, England, I saw bees everywhere. I couldn’t help but wonder where these bees had come from and what they were all about...
June 29, 2017
Gone Fishing – On Holiday – On Vacation
Summer holidays and books to read...
June 14, 2017
Who Put the Bubbles in the Bubbly?
Did the French invent the method of making champagne? Or was it the British?
May 31, 2017
Lions, Tigers, and Bears in the Tower of London – Oh My!
For about 600 years the Tower of London was home to the royal menagerie: Lions, tigers, bears, kangaroos, and many other animals lived there...
May 21, 2017
The Gallic Rooster of France
Find out why the rooster represents France...
May 10, 2017
New Book
I’m happy to announce that my latest book, Curious Histories of Provence: Tales from the South of France is now published...
April 29, 2017
Green Children
In twelfth-century England, two very strange visitors arrived. They looked like normal children - except that their skin was tinged green…
April 23, 2017
Margo’s Musings
Spring is in the air and I'm finishing up my latest book, Curious Histories of Provence: Tales from the South of France...
