History
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Christmas Trees
The Christmas tree became popular in England in 1841 when Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, brought a Christmas tree over from Germany and put it in Windsor Castle. The Royal couple were illustrated in…
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Dark, British, Winter Evenings
What To Do In The Dark, Winter Evenings It happens every single year, and yet somehow always catches me by surprise… I mean, total darkness by 4:30pm?! What are we supposed to do…
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
All coming together There is such a wonderful atmosphere around the UK at the moment as we approach the Platinum Jubilee of our Queen’s reign on the throne, 70 glorious years. Many towns…
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Decoupage
The word decoupage comes from Middle French decouper, meaning to cut out or cut from something. The origin of decoupage is thought to be tomb art. Nomadic tribes used cut-out felts to decorate the…
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Visit to Highclere Castle
Myself and my partner travelled recently to Highclere Castle, in Hampshire with friends. To millions of other fans around the world best known as ‘Downton Abbey’. The estate dates back to 749 when an Anglo-Saxon…