Secret Liverpool and its stunning docks
*A guest post by Andrea Kirkby Most people associate Liverpool with its famous football team or The Beatles. But did you know that it has a rich and fascinating maritime history too? Liverpool is now a UNESCO world heritage area - just like the Pyramids, Angkor Wat, or the Taj Mahal. Unfortunately UNESCO can't do much about the wet Merseyside weather – but the maritime past of the city is fascinating, as is its cultural ambition; no sooner did the shipowners get rich, than they started building art galleries and museums, as well as the impressive mercantile buildings of Pier Head. Liverpool's docks ...
Guest Post: Kingston Lacy, Dorset
*The following is a guest post. Kingston Lacy is one of those hidden away stately homes of England. Located a couple of miles from Wimborne Minster, it is probably one of Dorset’s less obvious attractions. First-time visitors and regular holiday makers to the county understandably head for the glorious Purbeck and Jurassic coastline and then the heritage of Thomas Hardy’s novels. But if you have time you can step back to the 17th century to visit the home of the Bankes family. On a grey day you will doubtless marvel at the art gallery which contains works by masters such as Tintoretti and ...
Giveaway: Three Questions by Meagan Adele Lopez
Three Questions: Because a Quarter Life Crisis Needs Answers is Meagan Adele Lopez's first novel and she's done a fine job of fashioning a story that's a real page turner, in fact I read it in a record time for me: three hours. I couldn't put it down. It's the story of two twenty-something friends on a road trip, searching for themselves and finding love - British style! If you've ever dreamt of being swept off your feet by an English Prince Charming, you'll love this story. It's funny, it's exciting and yes, it's a bit sad too but good novels ...
Please Join Me on Social Media
Just a quick post to invite you to join me on social media. This is going to be a very busy summer in England with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Summer Olympics, which are just 2 1/2 months away. Can you believe Continue Reading →
Five Tips for Enjoying Hidden Britain
*The following is a guest post from Hidden Britain. We’re Hidden Britain, we want Britain to stay green and pleasant so we work with destinations to reveal Britain’s little known treasures and create sustainable trips. Continue Reading →
Secret Liverpool and its stunning docks
*A guest post by Andrea Kirkby Most people associate Liverpool with its famous football team or The Beatles. But did you know that it has a rich and fascinating maritime history too? Liverpool is now a UNESCO world heritage Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Kingston Lacy, Dorset
*The following is a guest post. Kingston Lacy is one of those hidden away stately homes of England. Located a couple of miles from Wimborne Minster, it is probably one of Dorset’s less obvious attractions. First-time Continue Reading →
I’m a Visit Britain Super Blogger
I’m honoured to announce that I have joined the Super Blogger team at Visit Britain. My first post was published this morning and it includes ideas on how to save on accommodation when planning your holiday. Please Continue Reading →
British Photo of the Week: Mr. Punch Turns 350
Still going strong and looking like he hasn’t aged a day, Mr. Punch turned 350 years old this past weekend. He’s never really been politically correct but his ever patient, ever faithful wife Judy has remained Continue Reading →
Winner of Not on the High Street Giveaway
Congratulations to Devin, commenter #11 and winner of the notonthehighstreet.com £50 gift voucher! Thank you to everyone who entered. This ended up being one of the most popular giveaways in the history of this blog and Continue Reading →
Giveaway: Three Questions by Meagan Adele Lopez
Three Questions: Because a Quarter Life Crisis Needs Answers is Meagan Adele Lopez’s first novel and she’s done a fine job of fashioning a story that’s a real page turner, in fact I read it in a record Continue Reading →
Prince Charles Reads the Weather
People in Scotland must have done a double take when they switched on the weather this afternoon; it was a Prince of a forecast! Watch Charles Windsor: Weatherman in action: #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; Continue Reading →
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