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10 Great Seaside Destinations

We all know Britain is an island nation, but you might not realise that England alone has over 6000 miles of coastline, and you’re never more than 70 miles from the sea; therefore, there’s certainly no...

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Over the Hill: The Via Ferrata

Over the Hill is a series of articles based on interviews with people over fifty enjoying life and getting the most out of living in Britain. Via Ferrata. The name alone sends shivers down my flat,...

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The Alternative B & B

Traditionally B&B stands for Bed and Breakfast. With locations all over Great Britain, a bed and breakfast is defined as a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and...

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Abdication? Not Happening

Last week saw the accession of Felipe VI of Spain following the abdication of his father, Juan Carlos I after a 38 ½ year reign on the Spanish throne. With this development, combined with similar...

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Researching Your Family Tree in the UK

The following is a guest post. With the continued rise in popularity of family history television programmes like ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, and the programme then serving to be an enormous...

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A Guide To British Regional Nicknames: Smoggies, Yam Yams & Moonrakers

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...

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Hot summer in historic Winchelsea 

The 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. Town Sign...

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What to Watch: Streaming Hot Picks

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 –...

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The Film Fatales Review Magic in the Moonlight

The Film Fatales tell you whether there is magic in Woody Allen’s latest. Magic in the Moonlight film poster © IMDB Magic in the Moonlight (2014) Rated PG-13 Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Simon...

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Stone, Blood and Art: The Tower of London and the Role of Memory

William 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...

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Foods That British Expats Really Miss

I’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...

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British Telly Addict Alert for September 2014

As 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...

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A Teatime Treat Not Just For The Kids

It’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...

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King Arthur and Dolly Parton: The Magic of Glastonbury

Camelot, 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...

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The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire and Chatsworth

I 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...

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