This edition of Pretty Places takes a look at some of the sights to see if you plan to visit Chester. The town is steeped in history and is easily accessed from most of England’s and North Wales’s major cities. From Roman ruins to Tudor taverns, Chester is an easy day out for any history …
Month: January 2022
Inside Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park
There is no shortage of Royal Residences in the United Kingdom, from public palaces like Buckingham Palace to private estates like the Sandringham Estate, but what about the lesser known properties part of the Crown Estate? This post explores both outside and inside Fort Belvedere, hidden in the depths of Windsor Great Park:
Taylor Swift’s Houses
Taylor Swift is thought to have a property portfolio consisting of at least five properties that she actively uses as well as some she has as investments or purchased for her parents. This post takes a look at Taylor Swift’s houses, from Nashville to Rhode Island, a collection totalling more than $80 million.
Pretty Places: Hebden Bridge
Resuming our Pretty Places series, we’re taking a look at the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, with its lush open spaces, popular canals and bustle of independent shops. On the doorstep to the Pennine Way it is also conveniently located if you’re looking for outdoor pursuits in the fresh air of the Calder Valley …
The Queen’s Birthplace & Childhood Homes – 17 Bruton Street
This year marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne and began her tenure of unwavering duty to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. Her majesty is known for having an impressive portfolio of palaces, castles and estates at her and her family’s disposal, but what about the property where her life …