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Tag Archives: UK
A little known monument in east London
In London, directly across the Thames River from the O2 arena sits a rather obscure memorial, lost among the high rise apartment buildings surrounding it. A passerby might think it’s a modern sculpture of sorts. It’s a pile of gray … Continue reading
Posted in 17th century, exploration, International, pre-America
Tagged England, Jamestown, London, memorial, UK
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American history in London
Several blocks from Trafalgar Square, with Nelson’s Column, fountains, lion statues, and pigeons, in the heart of London sits a short street of well-preserved Georgian homes in the shadow of Charing Cross station. At number 7 Craven Street, a small … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, American Revolution, house, International, science
Tagged armonica, Benjamin Franklin, England, Franklin, London, UK
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If this map could talk…
I stood staring at one of the largest and most compelling maps I’d ever seen, from floor to ceiling it covered an entire wall. I love maps and I could have stared at this plywood map for an hour. Its … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, city/town, house, International, military
Tagged D-Day, England, Southwick, UK, WWII
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Queen Victoria’s private beach now open
Now this is a great idea. Interpret Queen Victoria’s beach, her bathing routine and specially-built bathing mobile, allow people to use the beach and swim in the water, and provide Victorian-era entertainment. Whoever thought of this idea is thinking outside the historic house box.
Downton Abbey reminds me of somewhere
Downton Abbey promotional photo (Photo: Carnival Film & Television Limited 2011 for MASTERPIECE) I read an interesting blog post from the National Trust for Historic Preservation about the role of place in popular television. The main example was Downton Abbey, the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, house, International
Tagged Boone Hall, Downton Abbey, English great houses, North and South, SC, UK
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