Built: 1285 Location: SY7 9AH History: Stokesay Castle is a remarkable survival, a fortified manor house which has hardly altered since the late 13th century. The house was built by Lawrence Ludlow, a leading wool merchant of his day, who created a comfortable residence combining an aesthetically pleasing design with some defensive capabilities. In doing so, he took… Continue reading Stokesay Castle – Castle Review
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Beyond the Moon by Catherine Taylor – Book Review
Some of the links in this post are affliliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own. Title: Beyond the Moon (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Catherine Taylor Genre: Historical, Romance Publisher:… Continue reading Beyond the Moon by Catherine Taylor – Book Review
Inspiration.44
A joyful life, lived in peaceful bliss, is the best existence we can hope to achieve. It’s the kind of life that produces positive vibes and feel-good energy, and encourages us to look to the future with high hopes. Pure joy might seem like a fleeting emotion, but even if you only feel it for a moment in… Continue reading Inspiration.44
Attingham Park
Built: 1785 (completed) Location: Shrewsbury SY4 4TP History: Attingham Park was designed by George Steuart, a follower of James Wyatt, whose only surviving country house this is. It was built from 1772 to 1785 for Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick, on the site of an earlier house called Tern Hall (which had been built to his own designs… Continue reading Attingham Park
George of the Jungle – Film Review
Title: George of the Jungle Age: U Released: 16th July 1997 Director: Sam Weisman Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: Baby George is the lone survivor of a plane crash and is raised by a wise gorilla in the jungle. One day, he saves Ursula and moves from his sweet jungle life in Africa to San… Continue reading George of the Jungle – Film Review
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