by David Brown | Jan 16, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, Museums, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including works from one of our...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | British Isles, Events, Great Britain, Scotland, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
One of our most memorable experiences is having attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you are a fan of history, especially military history, or if you just enjoy a great show, this event is not to be missed. It was an unseasonably cool night when we...
by David Brown | Oct 5, 2013 | England, Great Britain, History, Hotels, Reviews, United Kingdom
The De Vere Venues Wokefield Park is centred around a beautiful country house in very nice rural grounds not far from Reading. We stayed while attending a conference recently and found it to be a study in compromises. We did not stay in the main building, although...
by David Brown | Sep 22, 2013 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, Hotels, News, Reviews, United Kingdom
The Holiday Inn Express in Windsor is a convenient hotel just a couple of blocks from the area’s main shopping district. the rate was excellent for the area. Located just off a roundabout of the A308, it is easily reached by Motorway and a dual carriageway...
by David Brown | Aug 11, 2013 | England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Travel Notes
August of each year is a great time to venture Northamptonshire. The last time we were there, we were able to attend the English Heritage Festival of History. It is a truly interesting event covering over 2000 years of English history from the Romans through World War...
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Museums, Travel Notes
Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown – The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s jubilee year, the newly...
