Places
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Six things to know about the extra sparkling history of Prosecco
As it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d write a post today about something I truly love, and that thing is prosecco. read more
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Mini-Post | William John Bankes (1786-1855)
William John Bankes, by Henry Bone, after George Sanders (Saunders). Pen and Ink, 1821 (1812). Creative Commons licence, image courtesy NPG London (NPG D17608). William John Bankes was once described as “the father of all mischief” by his friend Lord Byron: the traveller, collector and draughtsman was an MP before he inherited his family estate read more
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Mini-Post | The Golden Gate Bridge
Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge on this day in 1933. The entrance to San Francisco Bay received the name the “Golden Gate” in 1846 by Captain John C. Fremont. He was inspired by the “Golden Horn”, a great harbour in the Byzantine Empire. San Francisco’s population grew due to the Gold read more
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10 things to know about the very sparkling history of Champagne
Instead of reflecting on what has possibly been the most fraught year in recent memory, I thought I’d instead look ahead and wish you all the best for 2021 – may your new year be full of sparkle and happiness! read more
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Mini-Post | Solvang
Solvang – a Danish town in… Southern California?! Founded in 1911 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang was founded by a group of Danish-Americans who travelled from Iowa out west, attempting to get away from the harsh Midwestern winters. They bought 9,000 acres worth of land, formerly of Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, and began read more
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The First American Gold Rush
A little while ago, we went up to the North Georgia mountains to explore the trails and wineries, but also to visit Dahlonega, which is where the first American Gold Rush took place. I’ve been wanting to write about it and its history for a long while, finally sitting down to put the finishing touches read more
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7 Period Drama Filming Locations to Visit From Home
Take virtual tours of these seven filming locations from your favourite period dramas. read more
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4 Country Houses that took on new roles in World War Two
To mark VE Day 75, here are four country houses with fascinating stories about how they contributed to the war effort on the World War Two home front. read more
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7 Places Around The World You Can Visit From Home
Explore the world around you from the safety of your armchair with Google Arts & Culture and their virtual tours. read more
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5 Museums You Can Enjoy From Home (Part 2)
Enjoy museums from home and history from home with this fantastic virtual content on offer from these 5 museums. read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 