COUNTIES & PARISHES UK
London’s River, The River Thames
The River Thames, described as capturing all of Britains history in it’s waters, makes history again as the river upon which Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth IICoronation 1953
Read MoreAn intriguing afternoon with Lady Carnarvon about The Real Downton Abbey Highclere Castle
Highclere history highlights some intriguing connections after an enjoyable afternoon with Lady Carnarvon. Did the price of grain lead to a significant increase in Anglo-American Marriages amongst the British Aristocracy? Were the aristocratic marriages significant in the development of our society and what impact did they have subsequently through two world wars on the Special Relationship between two Nation-States. Amazing what you can learn from an intriguing lunch-time talk…
Read MoreSalvador Dali and Edward James collaborated on two artworks together in West Sussex?
Mae west’s Lips, A Sofa, A Lobster Telephone known as the Aphrodisiac, West Sussex Dali Edwards and life in an english Country House, you have got to admit it is intriguing? Oh yes Edward the Prince of Whales, the Wellcome Foundation and just for good measure Somerset Maughan…oh what a tangled web the people and personalities spin throughout our history…
Read MoreAn Intriguing Map Maker John Tallis
Last map maker of the lavish and ornamental an important place in the history of cartography from the mid 19th century.
Read MoreIntriguing London Streets Cecil Court
Learning about the history of London streets reveals a wealth of colourful characters, as they emerge from a variety of historical documents. One such location is Cecil Court, home over centuries to a host of colourful characters.
Read MoreSir Robert Walpole Born 1676 Houghton Norfolk
Robert Walpole 2nd son abandoned career in clergya s result of elder brother’s death and inherited father’s estate…
Read MoreVictoria and Albert Museum and it’s Smithfield Connection
Sir Aston Webb designed the Victoria and Albert Museum but his family history is buried deep in London’s Smithfield where his work restoring the church of St Bartholemew the Great established his reputation as a great architect.
Read MoreQueen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
With Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee year underway, how did the Empire celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee?
Read MoreHampshire on Intriguing History
Hampshire detailed posts on Intriguing History a FREE Web service for family local social and special interest history projects…
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