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- The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire and Chatsworthon Sep 25, 2014 in Culture England Guest Writers Janie-Rice Brother Travel Travel Tips guest writersI study and document historic buildings and their landscapes for a living – and part of that process involves telling the stories of the people that lived and worked in those spaces. These are important personal narratives, and help inform us about...
- King Arthur and Dolly Parton: The Magic of GlastonburyCamelot, meet Nashville. I venture that most people won’t automatically associate the legends of Camelot with the pint-sized dynamo from East Tennessee – but as I like to stress in my day job, context is everything. And when the context in questi...
- A Teatime Treat Not Just For The Kidson Sep 9, 2014 in Food & Drink Lucinda Sears Traditional British Recipes uncatagorized food guest writersIt’s that back-to-school time of year and it got me to thinking (again) about some of my favorite snacks from those good old school days. Hands down one of the yummiest and easiest snacks to make is chocolate cornflake cakes; so simple younger kids...
- Stone, Blood and Art: The Tower of London and the Role of MemoryWilliam the Conqueror’s plan for the Tower of London likely did not include its role as a tourist attraction – but he certainly meant for it to be a statement. Rising up on the north bank of the Thames, the complex has served as palace, prison, a...
- The Film Fatales Review Magic in the Moonlighton Aug 24, 2014 in Culture Film Film Reviews Guest Writers The Film Fatales culture films guest writersThe Film Fatales tell you whether there is magic in Woody Allen’s latest. Magic in the Moonlight (2014) Rated PG-13 Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Simon McBurney, Marcia Gay Harden, Jacki Weaver, Eileen Atkins, Hamish Linklater. Written and dir...
- Foods That British Expats Really Misson Aug 23, 2014 in Claire Bolden McGill Culture Expat Life Food & Drink Guest Writers expat life food guest writersI’m a Brit who loves living in the USA! I’m very much an ex-jolly-hockey sticks Brit, who’s embraced the American lifestyle and to confirm this I now frequently don a cowboy hat and Daisy Dukes. I find myself saying ‘awesome’ a lot and I as...
- British Telly Addict Alert for September 2014As autumn begins to descend summer activities are winding down and the kids have returned to school. You may find yourself with a bit more time on your hands or, like me, you’re just always looking for a telly fix. Whatever your excuse, as your tel...
- What to Watch: Streaming Hot PicksThe following is a guest post. We often discuss PBS and BBC America’s programming on this blog, but if you’re not watching Netflix or Hulu you’re missing out on a whole cache of shows that you’d not see otherwise. Derek: Series 2 – Netflix...
- Hot summer in historic Winchelsea on Jul 8, 2014 in England Guest Writers Stephanie Gaunt Travel Travel Tips guest writers travel tipsThe following is a guest post. A hot June day in the Secret Gardens of Winchelsea. Ideally, a day for a crisp cotton dress and a big hat, roses, scones and a cup of tea beneath a shady tree. But I get ahead of myself…. First, a bit of history. Abou...
- A Guide To British Regional Nicknames: Smoggies, Yam Yams & Moonrakerson Jul 7, 2014 in Britophilia Culture Guest Writers History Jon Langford Life in Britain britophillia culture guest writersThe following is a guest post. Over the centuries the rest of the world has bestowed upon the British people many a japing nickname (limey, pom, redcoat), but what do the Brits call themselves? While the majority of regional nicknames began life as d...
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