As well as looking at Frogmore House and its estate including Frogmore Cottage, this post also looks at other properties on the Windsor Estate, including Royal Lodge, Fort Belvedere, Cumberland Lodge, Bagshot Park and Adelaide Cottage.
Tag: Historic
British Royal Palaces
By definition, a palace is a royal residence, primarily accommodating a monarch, so it is a given that the United Kingdom is abundant with palaces most notably Buckingham Palace. But there are many other official royal palaces across the country that continue to house The Queen at various times over the years. Here is a …
Pretty Places: Visit Lincoln
In this edition of Pretty Places we look at only our second cathedral city to feature in the series. Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire is a historic county town with evidence of its habitation dating back to the Iron Age. With such a broad history it is no surprise that there is plenty to …
Pretty Places to visit: Shrewsbury
Returning to our series of inspirational ‘scenes’, from lush gardens to quaint village streets we have decided to develop the Scene of The Day series this year with Pretty Places. The Pretty Places series will look at pretty English towns and villages, and hopefully give some travel inspiration to those of us who love to …
The Homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Though it has been over 25 years since Jackie Kennedy died her legacy lives on thanks to her enduring mystery and impressive style. Here is a master post of the various homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis from childhood homes to first lady retreats and beyond:
Jackie and John F Kennedy’s marital homes
As well as occupying the most famous house in America, the Kennedy couple lived in a number of interesting and impressive homes, from a historic townhouse to a multi-acre estate. Here we track, in chronological order, Jackie and John F Kennedy’s marital homes:
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is one of the British Royal Family’s many official residences including state rooms open to the public and various private apartments occupied by numerous members of the family and their staff. Here’s a look around:
Tudor House: Bramall Hall
The Tudor time period brought a myriad of architectural styles and advances in building but is best remembered for the black and white half-timbered ‘post-and-beam’ construction that peppers European landscapes, particularly in England. Here is a look at one such example of a Tudor House: Bramhall Hall.
Scene of the Day: Quaint Village
Who can resist a quaint village market street? With swing signs, florals and a hodge-podge of architectural styles, this high street in the town of Prestbury in Cheshire is a stereotypical snapshot of the timeless charm of a preserved English village centre. Here’s a closer look at this quaint village:
Balmoral Castle: The Queen’s Summer Estate
Balmoral Castle is The Queen’s private summer residence, which is frequented every year from July to October. Owned by the royal family for over 170 years, the estate is a large-scale sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Here is a look at Balmoral Castle:
Scene of the Day: Red Brick Townhouses
There is something so sturdy and reliable about brick, but red brick goes a step further and adds a brightness and sense of style to what could otherwise have been a dark or bland build. These red brick townhouses are a perfect example of style meeting substance.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
The homes of writers have an unnameable quality to them, usually comfy and peaceful but also a home of boundless imagination, where fictional kingdoms and foreign lands have been explored within the confines of the house. They can also reflect a time period, through carefully preserved artefacts and untouched rooms. Elizabeth Gaskell’s home (writer of …