Another National Trust property! This time in East London. Sutton House Sutton House was built in the countryside by Tudor courtier and aristocrat Sir Ralph Sadlier. He was a close compatriot of Thomas Cromwell and was played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster in the series Wolf Hall. Along with presenting the history of the House,… Read More Tudor Hackney
Fenton House Gardens 20.10.16
Fenton House On the highest hill in the area of Hampstead is the National Trust property of Fenton House. It was built in 1660s and is the oldest building in Hampstead. And it has the largest garden in Hampstead. It’s kind of a big deal in Hampstead. The former owner Lady Binnings bequeathed the… Read More In the Heights of Hampstead
This next post talks about what are technically two separate museum spaces but are located in the same place. They tell a similar story but in two distinct ways: John Wesley’s House and the Museum of Methodism If you have been reading this blog for awhile you know that I adore a good house museum.… Read More Preachers and Powerhouses
The Museum of the Order of St. John Located in their former English headquarters and one of London’s ancient gateways is the Museum of the Order of St. John. The gate is of course called St. John’s Gate! The Order was founded during the crusades and used to run the largest hospital in Europe.… Read More Knights, Ambulances, and Caravaggio
Inside the modern recreation of the Globe Theatre is a small exhibition area! The ticket can also include a tour of the theatre – unfortunately I did not time my visit well enough for that. Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour The original Globe Theatre is long gone (the first one actually burned down and was… Read More All the World’s a Stage
Old Operating Theatre & Herb Garret (round 2) 13.10.16
Fashion & Textile Museum – Jazz Age Exhibition 13.10.16
Pater and I stopped off for a few hours in beautiful Aachen also known as the chosen capitol city of Charlemagne! It’s a lovely spot and was rebuilt after a fire in the 1660’s and still has medieval charm. Centre Charlemagne – Neues Stadtmuseum Aachen The museum is very new and is part of… Read More Charlemagne’s Home
In Bath, there are a few iconic places. One of them is the lovely Royal Crescent. Its a row of opulent town houses (with amazing views) that follow the shape of a half moon. If you’ve ever seen any Austen adaptations you’ll most likely recognise it! It of course panders (smartly) to the Austen… Read More The Royal Crescent
Liberté (formerly) of London 