Though having a rough time these days at least in part thanks to Brexit, Britain is still a treasure trove of travel treats, from capital London out into England and Cornwall to Wales and Scotland. And across to Northern Ireland, too, of course!
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Victor Block Ask most anyone what comes to mind when they think of Scotland and you’ll probably hear bagpipes, kilts, tartans – maybe the brogue and haggis (about which more later). If the year were 1746, you would probably have heard the same thing. But it was in that year, after the Battle of Culloden when the English decimated the Scots, after which they set about to systematically rid the country and its people of their identity and traditions. It didn’t work, which makes it all the…
Read more…Jorge Franganillo The Lake District of Cumbria in northwest England, a 5½-hour drive from London and two from Liverpool and Manchester, is a mountainous region and national park renowned for its gorgeous scenery - centering around 19 eponymous lakes - as well as its literary associations with a group of 19th-century "Lake Poets" such as William Wordsworth (one of his most famous poems, "Daffodils," was inspired here), Beatrix Potter (of Peter Rabbit fame), and John Ruskin (a highly…
Read more…At just 206 metres (680 feet) above sea level, the Great Orme (below) might be thought of as rather a slight hill. But it looks as imposing as a far greater eminence, as it overlooks the seaside resort of Llandudno, on the north Welsh coast about a 4½-hour drive or train ride from London and just over an hour's drive and two hours by rail from Liverpool. It’s a limestone headland about two miles long and a mile wide where, back in the Bronze Age, copper was mined (but they only…
Read more…Photos courtesy of TheRealMaryKing'sClose.com The year is 1645. The most virulent strain of the bubonic plague - the "Black Death" - has immobilized Edinburgh, Scotland, claiming the lives of more than half the city’s population. The area hardest hit: Mary King’s Close off High Street, a lively, busy thoroughfare of pubs, shops, and residences. Cries of suffering have replaced the friendly chatter, and the stench of death the aroma of tea and scones. The place, the time, the horror have…
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Just to be clear, you mean Greenwich Village in NYC, not Greenwich in London?
I'm giving a talk - Monetize Me - to a group of writers in two weeks and there were a couple of lines I thought I'd use. I need to get a copy of his sermon.
Can't complain about the Bishop of London. When my friend L. got married, the priest who officiated took this opportunity -- having a captive audience of Greenwich Village secular types -- to harangue the attendees for 90 minutes about their sinful ways. Out of loyalty to L., nobody walked out, but some came close.
Tell you what I liked about today's ceremonies: They became a showcase for British classical composers, from Purcell to Elgar to the current Queen's composer. Thus, they exposed a huge, worldwide audience to great music.
Wonder what other people liked (or not).
Someone just posted a comment on the story about Welsh cuisine. Is what he says correct? http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/welsh-cuisine-dining-like-t...
I think this piece is a bit off when talking about when to go to find a spot along the processional route. Typically for a royal occasion people camp out the night before and sleep on the street to keep their space. The area in the circle in front of the Palace will be controlled access. There are bleachers set up, but those come with a cost and connections. The international TV networks are having 22 studios built on the side nearest Canada Gate. So after the wedding and when the Royal Family have returned to the Palace, then the crowds will be allowed to walk up The Mall to gather around the Victoria Memorial and greet the family on the balcony.
The train connections into London can be somewhat problematic. Aside from delays, those trains will be packed so the stations will be crowded. The day of the wedding is an official holiday in the Kingdom so most people who know where they're going will either be there or stay in.
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