Film

Aladdin – Film Review

Title: Aladdin Age: PG Released: 24th May 2019 Director: Guy Ritchie Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance, Musical Rating: ***** (5/5 stars) About: Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles upon a magic oil lamp that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie. As Aladdin… Continue reading Aladdin – Film Review

Day Trips · Historic Houses

Calke Abbey

Built: 1701 (construction started) Location: Derby DE73 7JF History: The site was an Augustinian priory from the 12th century until its dissolution by Henry VIII. The present building, named Calke Abbey in 1808, was never actually an abbey but is a Baroque mansion built between 1701 and 1704. The house was owned by the Harpur family for nearly 300 years until it was passed to the Trust in 1985… Continue reading Calke Abbey

Books

You by Caroline Kepnes – 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: You (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Caroline Kepnes Published: 18th June 2015 Publisher: Simon… Continue reading You by Caroline Kepnes – Book Review