Good morning everyone! I'm super excited to share this guest post that has been written by the lovely Molly! She's an absolute expert when it comes to this area and clearly knows her stuff! I've been following her blog lovelylocalindie for a little while now and have absolutely LOVED reading her content (and it's perfect… Continue reading Historical Guide to Visiting Derbyshire
Category: Historic Houses
Top 10 Historical Sites in the UK
There are so many amazing historical sites in the UK (and the whole world if I'm being honest). They make for the perfect trip out, either by yourself or with friends and family. Luckily, for all history lovers the UK is literally littered with a huge selection of historical sites, so there is something for… Continue reading Top 10 Historical Sites in the UK
Going Back in Time: Exploring Coughton Court
Built: completed in the 16th Century Location: Coughton, Alcester B49 5JA History: Coughton Court estate has been owned by the Throckmorton family since 1409. It was acquired through marriage to the De Spinney family, but it was rebuilt by Sir George Throckmorton. Interestingly, the great gatehouse at Coughton was dedicated to King Henry VIII by Throckmorton. This time… Continue reading Going Back in Time: Exploring Coughton Court
Historical Landmarks on Mackinac Island, Michigan
Good morning all! I hope you are all doing well. I'm so pleased to share with you this guest post from the lovely Jenn (you can find out more about her in the author bio below). Since I'm UK based, I love getting posts like this as it helps me explore more of the world… Continue reading Historical Landmarks on Mackinac Island, Michigan
Shugborough Estate
Built: 1695 (completed) Location: Great Haywood, Stafford ST17 0XB History: Shugborough was one of the manors of the bishops of Lichfield in the Middle Ages. The site was purchased in 1624 by William Anson, a lawyer. The current house dates back to 1694. It was once the home of photographer Lord Lichfield, the 5th Earl of Lichfield, who was a… Continue reading Shugborough Estate
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