New Natasha Solomon novel launched at Grosvenor
Grosvenor House, the famous JW Marriott Hotel in Belgravia, has hosted the official launch of Natasha Solomon's second novel, The Novel in the Viola. Natasha's first novel, the highly acclaimed and bestselling Mr Rosenblum's List...
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Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations
The Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations have been taking place in Stratford for nearly two centuries. But it's not just here that celebrates the birth of the Bard. Here's our pick of 2011’s Shakespeare-inspired events.
The Shakespeare...
Dreaming up inspiration at Chenies Manor Gardens
“Beautifully mellow under the trees by the church, and archaeologically a fascinating puzzle,” said architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, of Chenies Manor House.
Worcestershire Guide: The famous Blossom Trail
We reveal the hidden gems of Worcestershire’s Blossom Trail in the Vale of Evesham and discover an area rich in historic houses, glorious gardens and fine British fare.
Pear blossom in full bloom at Holt Fleet...
The royal honeymoon
So far the royal newlyweds have only managed a short weekend away, but have plans for a longer break. Jordan, the Seychelles, Mustique and Australia have all been floated as possibilities, but the eventual...
William and Kate Balcony Kiss
The kiss between William and Kate, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, was for many the most memorable moment of the day.
Once the procession of carriages had...
Exchanging of vows at the Royal Wedding
"The genius of an event like this," said historian Simon Schama, of the royal wedding ceremony, "is its simplicity. It's simultaneously magnificent and very simple."
The balance of glorious British traditions and a profound sense...
Glamorous Guests at the Royal Wedding
The spotlight may have been on the happy couple, but the guests at the wedding were well aware that their outfits too would be scrutinized - and what a showcase of top British fashion...
Should we save Britain’s oldest Bowling Green?
Elizabethan sea captain Sir Francis Drake first received news of the Spanish Armada while playing at the Plymouth Hoe bowling green.
He famously kept his cool, insisting on finishing his game before taking to the...
Does Spa Town water have any healing properties?
The real reason that spa towns in Britain thrived through the Georgian and Victorian periods, we might suspect, is that they were enjoyable, relaxing and offered a wonderful new way to socialise.
But in theory...
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