Built: 1553-1560s Location: Bakewell DE45 1PP History: Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire, England, in the Derbyshire Dales 3.5 miles northeast of Bakewell and 9 miles west of Chesterfield. The seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Review: So this trip came about thanks to the bank holiday… Continue reading Chatsworth House
Penrith Castle – Castle Review
Built:Â Between 1399-1470 Location:Â Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11 7EA History: Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III. Surviving to their… Continue reading Penrith Castle – Castle Review
A Quiet Place – Film Review
Title:Â A Quiet Place Age:Â 15 Released: 8th April 2018 Director: John Krasinski Genre:Â Drama, Horror, Mystery Rating:Â ***** (5/5 stars) About: In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Review:Â Rule #1: Don't make a sound. Rule #2: Never leave the path. Rule #3: Red means run. Wow,… Continue reading A Quiet Place – Film Review
Exploring how J. K. Rowling underestimates the homophobia in the Harry Potter canon
*Before you read this, I just want to let you all know that I really do love Harry Potter, so please don't think I'm trying to ruin an amazing story. Also J.K.Rowling.... I love everything you've done! Secondly, this is an essay I did for my university course. It was my final essay ever and I'm… Continue reading Exploring how J. K. Rowling underestimates the homophobia in the Harry Potter canon
Tomb Raider – Film Review
Title: Tomb Raider Age:Â 12 Released:Â 15th March 2018 Director: Roar Uthaug Genre:Â Action, Fantasy Rating:Â ***** (5/5 stars) About: Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years earlier. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journey to his last-known destination -- a fabled tomb on… Continue reading Tomb Raider – Film Review
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