Lesnes Abbey

Lesnes Abbey was founded in 1178 by Richard De Luci, Justicular of England as penance for his part in the … More

Eltham Palace (9): Dining Room

On the opposite side of the entrance hall from the drawing room is the Dining Room. It is the most strikingly … More

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I have been to Twickenham a number of times to watch England play rugby, but never been to the museum. … More

21st April is celebrated in Rome as the city’s founding day. According to legend, this was the day in 753BCE … More

This fascinating post reminds us that a bird which in the UK was just a decorative addition to country houses … More

The 21st April is an important date in the history of Nessie ‘the Loch Ness Monster’. It was the date … More

The Italian themed drawing room is entered directly from the entrance hall. It is a lovely spacious room and was probably … More

A beautiful day to be out and about. I travelled a few miles to Lesnes Abbey in south-east London to attend a field … More

Amazing poto of a Sparrowhawk visiting a garden in Wales. Via Sue Lewis….this female sparrow hawk has been marauding around … More