Jane Austen had a ravenous appetite for life, including writing about its intricacies, taking all who read her novels on a delightfully cheerful but simultaneously scathing romp through English society. Austen’s fiction is still played out in the timeless splendour of the cities she frequented, the country homes she lived in and the many events […]
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Awaken History at Avebury, Wiltshire
Amongst the stunning landscapes of Wiltshire lie secrets of its ancient past. Hillsides are adorned with mysterious chalk white horses, the spires of cathedrals and abbeys soar into the skyline, and remnants of life from Neolithic Britain remain within stone circles like those found in the village of Avebury. Mythical Stone Circles Avebury Henge sits […]
Where to be a King (or Queen) of a Cotswold castle for two days
If you are enthralled by English castles, the Cotswolds is a great place to visit, and you can even stay at Sudeley Castle & Gardens.
We love wool… do ewe?
The Cotswolds was once one of the greatest centres of the UK’s historic wool trade. The wealth that came from the Cotswold wool can still be seen across the region in some of the great mansion houses and churches and miles of stone walling. Wool and woollen cloth making has been an important trade and […]