Day Trips · Historic Houses

Sudbury Hall

Built: Between 1660 and 1680 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HH History: The History of the Sudbury Estate. The manor of Sudbury is listed in Domesday book (1086).  Sudbury became the property of the Vernon family in the early 16th century through the marriage of the heiress, Ellen Montgomery, to Sir John Vernon (d. 1545) a younger son of Sir Henry Vernon of Haddon Hall in north… Continue reading Sudbury Hall

Books

The Handfasters by Helen Susan Swift – 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: The Handfasters (you can Buy on Amazon here) Author: Helen Susan Swift Publisher: Liaison - A… Continue reading The Handfasters by Helen Susan Swift – Book Review

Film

Downtown Abbey (2019) – Film Review

Title: Downtown Abbey Age: PG Released: 13th September 2019 Director: Michael Engler Genre: Drama, History Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: The  beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the… Continue reading Downtown Abbey (2019) – Film Review