Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:30AM: There are two ways to experience Blickling Hall in Norfolk, England: straightforward or quirky. The former is intended, with a veritable army of committed volunteers on hand to explain every detail of the Jacobean house. Soak in the tapestry, portraits and antique furniture. Learn the history associated with each of the many rooms in the major ... or, look just below the surface to see how crazy ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Blickling Hall: a living British comedy
Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:30AM: There are two ways to experience Blickling Hall in Norfolk, England: straightforward or quirky. The former is intended, with a veritable army of committed volunteers on hand to explain every detail of the Jacobean house. Soak in the tapestry, portraits and antique furniture. Learn the history associated with each of the many rooms in the major ... or, look just below the surface to see how crazy ...Dine on the Queen's efforts at Tichwell Manor
Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:00AM: The menu at Tichwell Manor has what you'd expect: sea bass, pork loin and sole, among other staples. They are prepared prudently and presented with an aim to impress. The trained eye, however, will find a gem that's not exactly hidden: organic red poll sirloin. The first label will catch the attention of the environmentally engaged, but "red poll" means much more – the former cow on the ...Photo of the Day (4/11/07)
Apr 11th, 2007 at 11:04PM: Tonight I'm going with a shot from my own photo pool to serve as a simple and small reminder on the upcoming Historic Garden Week all across the state of Virginia happening April 21-28, 2007. Not that I actually mentioned it before, but for those truly interested this is my cluing you in. This particular flower shot comes from the Norfolk Botanical Gardens where I paraded around the property ...
