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

Film

Sleepless in Seattle – Film Review

Title: Sleepless in Seattle Age: PG Released: 24th September 1993 Director: Nora Ephron Genre: Drama, Romance Rating: ***** (5/5 stars) About: Realising that Sam has still not come to terms with his wife Maggie's death, his eight-year-old son Jonah forces him to call a national radio talk show, with the hopes of finding him a companion. Review: I mean who doesn't… Continue reading Sleepless in Seattle – Film Review