There was no abrupt transition from the style of the Middle Ages to that of the Renaissance in English gardens. Many Gothic features were long retained, of which remnants are still in evidence: the carved stonework, the conduits, the walks, and arbors. Trelliswork, as used to surround the beds, remained in fashion with slight variations throughout the reigns of the…
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Hello From Nova Scotia Exploring Annapolis Royal
Still thinking about what I learned about the fate of the Acadians after my visit to the Grand Pr What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary 0 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin × Share this post! Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin Pinterest Messenger Reddit Telegram…
Luxury Bath Hotel
My wife Anne and I arrived by car in the famous Royal Crescent in Bath which comprises a number of Georgian town houses which were built in a curved shape. Towards the centre of the parade of houses is The Royal Crescent Hotel which is a luxury Bath hotel. We pulled up to the hotel entrance door to be met…
Portsmouth City Guide Including Hotels
Introduction: Portsmouth is located on the south coast of the scenic county of Hampshire. The city has a long established historic naval presence. The city of Portsmouth was established in the year 1623, being a community that swears by its influence to world history. As well as being an important naval town, Portsmouth has a nostalgic feel with it’s cobblestone…
Hello From Nova Scotia Part 6 The Annapolis Royal Graveyard Tour
After a day packed with explorations and a lovely dinner at the Garrison House I was ready for my final discovery of the day: the famous Annapolis Royal Graveyard Tour. Punctually at 9:15 pm I showed up across the road from the my bed and breakfast at the south entrance of Fort Anne where local historian and expert guide Alan…
London S Famous Buildings
If you’ve never been to London, or have even been there several times, there are points of interest throughout the city that are worth checking out. London is not only rich in history, but offers wonderfully famous buildings. Visiting them during your trip is definitely a must. Perhaps one of the most famous buildings in London is Buckingham Palace. The…
What You Need To Know About The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is one of the major cruise lines traveling around the world. Primary destinations include the Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Bermuda, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal. Special cruise packages are available for couples, families, and seniors. The Royal Caribbean cruise ships offer unique onboard activities. They feature onboard rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks. One…
Guide To The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is one of Britain’s most visited tourist attractions and it’s crammed with so many sites of historical interest that it can take all day to get around it and make the most of it. Here’s a guide to the most popular parts of the Tower. White Tower This is the original part of the fortress, built…
What Is Royal Jelly
What’s all the buzz about royal jelly and is this popular supplement right for you? Royal jelly, also known as gelee, is a thick gelatinous milky white substance secreted from glands near the head of nurse worker bees and fed to the hive’s queen from her larval stages and up into adulthood. Its sole purpose it to stimulate her growth…
Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Aboard Royal Caribbean…………………….. No one knows the Caribbean better than Royal Caribbean. After all, it is their middle name. And when it comes to beautiful beaches and sparkling blue waters, the Caribbean is really the place. There are countless adventures within reach when you cruise the caribbean. Snorkle with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Join in an actual race on…