Did You Know These Fun Facts About the Hollywood Sign?
Virtual Tour Wells Cathedral
Of the more conventional structures Wells Cathedral is one of the purest and most impressive examples of
Grand Gothic architecture in Britain. Also look out for the fairy tales-esquire Richford Chapel,
a 19th c former Methodist church just outside that is now a private
Masonic lodge
and casts a gorgeous reflection in the local village pond
Goregous Gorges Steve Pill Discover Britain
Rickford Chapel – Why You Must Discover this Hidden Gem in Somerset!
The Art of Style: 16 of the World’s Greatest Fashion Museums
This stunning visual guide (book pictured above) is a journey of discovery through fashion’s fascinating history, one day at a time.
Beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, Worn On This Day looks at garments worn on monumental occasions across centuries, offering capsule fashion histories of everything from space suits to wedding gowns, Olympics uniforms, and armor. It creates thought-provoking Instances like
Wallace Simpson’s June wedding
and Queen Elizabeth’s June coronation, or the battered shoes of
Marie-Antoinette
and a World Trade Center survivor wore to escape certain death, just a few calendar days apart.
In every case there is a newsworthy narrative behind the garment, whether famous and glamorous or anonymous and humble. Prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, and the Duchess of Cambridge are represented alongside ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Worn On This Day presents a revelatory mash-up of styles, stories, and personalities.
Elizabeth I’s Royal Wardrobe
Cohen & Lopez
The World’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day
When Valentine’s Day became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer than it is now. Birds mated, flowers bloomed. And love blossomed. If it had been wintry weather, would this holiday still be the same day?
February:
The Old Farmer’s 2024 Almanac
Robert E. Thomas
15 Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaways With Warm Weather (US)
5 of the Best History Movies of 2023
Having the life you want, or the trip you take, or the volunteer work you settle on takes an effort on you part
First what do you want out of your life
Where do you want to go for a visit or a vacation or even moving
What are you qualified for—or are willing to train to help those in need?
Choosing a life for instance may involve relocation, increased or entirely new education which will involved if it is within your budget and some stop and think about that and then——You can do that kind of thing much easier in this day and age.
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
So let’s try getting info for Salisbury for instance:
A WEEKEND IN SALISBURY: 2-DAY SALISBURY ITINERARY
You can go on and google restaurants and hotels , also transportation and then pick what works for you.
For a true Vacation: Salisbury Vacations
which has everything from hotels (high and low) to places to see and things to do.
Or for something more permanent:
Best Places to Live: Salisbury
So I’ll leave you to handle the rest—-but that’s just to get your mind in gear
Want to give your time? 20 sites for finding a volunteering opportunity
A Book I just finished:
The Stolen Bride
This is King Arthur without the magic, or monsters (well kinda–for as we all know, as we have seen over the years: Nothing makes a better monster than an evil Human being.)—It is enjoyable in this more believable setting and makes Arthur and his one armed adviser (who is narrating the whole affair and yes all the others are there but as real people interesting but not magical or immortal) seem more like real historical persons which to me is a great idea.
7 best places in the UK to uncover the legend of King Arthur
MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER DIFFERENCE—STARTING TODAY!
Learn about Central Florida see what they have to offer other than theme parks.
Top Orlando Historical Tours
Orange County Historical Museum
The Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum also offers visiting exhibitions and a wide range of programs for families, children, and adults.
Awesome annual events: There’s fun to be had all year long in Orlando
Orlando Art Museum
NORMA: SELECTED WORKS BY NORMA CANELAS ROTH: This exhibition focuses on Norma the artist, in the first exhibition of her own work ever, posthumously celebrating her talent and generous spirit in a plethora of vibrantly textured mixed media paintings.
MORE EVENTS
Knightsbridge—the Definition of Posh in London
This small but rich Borough in London is just west of Belgravia
and contains residential as well as shopping and it’s bounded above by the ever popular Hyde Park.
But all the times I’ve visited London I’ve found that all the things the ladies want–I know has at least one thing on all their TO DO lists:
Harrods
which has been one of London’s claim to fame for a century –or more as a world Famous department store
that defines top of the line shopping for so many visitors to the city.
Best Things to do in Knightsbridge: An Insider’s Area Guide
Windsor Castle, England | A Walking Tour Inside Queen Elizabeth’s Castle
Virtual
10 Unique Cemetery Tours in the World
London is loaded with cemeteries—though very few churches have any as the overcrowding in cemeteries very long ago– resulted in grave diggers burying coffins over each other–3 or so deep—-there are also rumors of bodies being cut up and buried in small containers so as to use less space or maybe even put more than one in a coffin to name a few of the ingenious, but not popular with the people and/or the government
The magnificent cemeteries of London
The picture above is of High Gate which has two sections—the newer one you can pay a fee and wander about on your own—and includes
the grave of Karl Marx
which includes a monument to the Communist ideologist, which is the largest bust I ever saw—his grave is surrounded by the graves of several communist dictators that wanted to be near him even in death. On the west side is the older section and unless they’ve changed it since the last time I visited—-which of course is possible—You pay for a guided tour—due to the Condition of the walking surface etc in some areas, they prefer to you being supervised.
Burials, Memorials and Tombs | Westminster Abbey
Another picture from Highgate
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES TOURS, TALKS AND EVENTS
One more of Highgate
Burial Places of English Monarchs
But England isn’t the only place to visit cemeteries—-The above cemetery is like the island it was built on more than a bit crazy and has all manner of graves from one that bankrupt the builder and included pets —even a deer and there’s also one with the statue of a naked woman on it….it’s a man’s grave and his wife hate the statue which was of course the husband’s so she had it accompany him and still sets in remembrance.
Historic Key West cemetery: A scenic stop that is full of stories
Top New Orleans Historical Tours
These tombs (also in Key West) remind me of another crazy place with a cemetery to match—New Orleans There because of the water level and the height of the land— makes underground burials impossible. When I was there you were advised to get a tour because the areas were places were all manner of crazies hung out.
other examples: Hollywood/Actors and celebs
Civil War Era National Cemeteries: Honoring Those Who Served
Hickory Hill Slave and African American Cemetery
America’s most terrifying witch graves
20 Of The World’s Most Beautiful Cemeteries
The Reputed Plague Pits of London
REVISIT: THE BRITISH INVASION:HOW 1960S BEAT GROUPS CONQUERED AMERICA
OK who remembers these young men?
British Invasion Branson
London Rock Legends Tour
Maybe this one looks a bit more familiar?Maybe the name Mick Jagger might ring a bell
and watch this
And here’s a bit more tours in London:
Showing 1 – 24 of 416 results for “London Rolling Stone tour”
Hint it includes all types of R&R subjects and a few that has nothing to do with the music at all…..
GILLEY’S FOOD & BEVERAGE
But that’s today—we’re visiting one of my memories—I still have a few left
GILLEY’S
WAS A BAR / HONKY TONK FOUNDED IN 1971 BY COUNTRY SINGER MICKEY GILLEY IN PASADENA, TEXAS. IT WAS THE CENTRAL LOCATION IN THE 1980 MOVIE URBAN COWBOY.
Gilley’s Store
I visited here in the 80’s when they still had the bull rides and all—and I actually saved this beat up old paper napkin—we were visiting friends in Houston—It was my first time in Texas and in a Honky Tonk Bar (when we visited Gilley’s)–Crazy another example of an adventure you can have if you just look around. Dancing and mechanical bull riding completely at your own endurance level.
40 Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes or Less
41 if you want to do this
So take a break—I’ll be back next week—I know this one was a bit late but had computer charging problems…..Hopefully I have that handled now.
