history
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Dyrham Park – Chatsworth’s little sister
Despite being a Bath local since April, I must confess to a small but significant folly: delaying my first visit to Dyrham Park, a mere twenty-minute drive from the city. No matter the season or the weather, one can’t go wrong with 270-acres of landscaped parkland and Baroque architecture. A house of Baroque Ambition Dyrham Continue reading
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Hever Castle – a majestic day out
Tucked away in the serene Kent countryside, Hever Castle is not merely a fairy-tale structure reminiscent of a scene from a Disney film; it is also the cherished childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s infamous second wife, whose marriage ignited a profound ecclesiastical crisis in England. Henry’s deep infatuation with Anne compelled him to Continue reading
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Boys Hall – a hidden gem in the heart of Kent
My poor blog has been covered in cobwebs from my neglect – I have recently had a job change, which I’ve been balancing with quite a busy social calendar. Since I last posted, I had an absolutely fantastic time at Ascot enjoying the Royal Enclosure, a delicious Scottish dinner at the Farmers Club in Whitehall, Continue reading
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Medieval/Tudor Kings and Queens buried in Westminster Abbey
Visiting Westminster Abbey is a truly magical experience for a history lover. It’s incredible to think that the very foundations of this country can be geographically pinpointed to an area smaller than a football field. Not to mention that within it lie the graves of over 3,300 people, all who had an important role to Continue reading
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ARISTOurism: the best estates to visit in Winter
I have been a staunch enthusiast of visiting stately homes and castles since I first moved to London. There is nothing better than spending a Saturday admiring silk tapestries, learning about the sordid affairs and exploits of the landed gentry, and ending the day with a walk on the grounds and a refreshing drink at Continue reading
Ever so British 