Chained Libraries in England It took a large investment of time, labor, and funding to produce books before the development of the printing press. Locking books in chests, housing them in private collections, and protecting with supernatural curses written into the book were some of the many methods of theft protection in the Middle Ages. When other protective measures failed, a medieval book ... Read Full Article
Top Things To Do in Nottingham – Explore the Home of Robin Hood
Top Things To Do in Nottingham Nottingham is sometimes known as the ‘capital of the Midlands' because it's located in the East Midlands of England. Of course, it is a literary hub, a place of legend, and has a long history as a center of industry. It sits on the edge of the Peak District within easy access to beautiful countryside, walking paths, historic estates, as well as weekend ... Read Full Article
Plan Your 3 Days in London Itinerary For First Timer Visitors
Plan Your 3 Days in London Itinerary London is on everyone’s list of travel destinations. According to VisitBritain, there were 37.5 million visits in 2018 to London and 38.8 million forecast for 2019. Where are all these visitors going? Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, The Crown Jewels, Changing the Guard, The London Tower, and everything Royal. Historic places. Military operations ... Read Full Article
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London The Draycott - A Luxury Chelsea Hotel A beautiful 5-Star boutique hotel in the middle of Chelsea, The Draycott Hotel at 26 Cadogan Gardens is the perfect place to experience this popular section of London. Known for class, elegance, architectural beauty, shopping and the world-famous flower shows in the spring, the 35 room hotel provides some of the finest ... Read Full Article
12 Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds
Discover The Best Cotswolds Villages The Cotswolds is home to some of England’s most rural, unspoiled, historic, and well-known villages in Britain. Moreover, stately homes, cottages, barns, pubs, and shops made from the honey-colored stone found naturally in the area dot the rolling hills with charm and symmetry. Bucolic villages right out of an Agatha Christie book are around each corner, and ... Read Full Article
What To Do in Bath, England
What To Do in Bath, England For First Time Visitors With nice weather our first day, we chose to walk the few miles into town. Bath Abbey and the Roman baths are the physical and historical center of Bath. The majestic Abbey rises to the sky next to the ancient Roman Baths, which has drawn people from all over England for the soothing warm waters that presumably could heal almost any medical ... Read Full Article
The Nottingham Robin Hood Trail: Follow in the Footsteps of the Famous Outlaw
The Nottingham Robin Hood Trail Many sites in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, ranging from the historical to the legendary, are associated with the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. There are various interpretations of what to see on the Nottingham Robin Hood Trail, which includes dozens of locations and covers a 100-mile span of territory. The following 10 suggestions offer the ... Read Full Article
Secret Destinations in Cornwall
Secret Destinations in Cornwall One of the gems of the UK, Cornwall, alongside Devon, is one of the most visited areas of the UK. Summer holidays have been popular here for years and the area continues to attract visitors throughout the year. Quaint coastal villages, historical attractions, and stunning beaches can be found throughout the county. From the likes of Padstow and Newquay in the north ... Read Full Article
London Food Tour – Discover Culinary Treats in East London
Why a London Food Tour is the best way to take in the history and culture of East London East London is one of the most colorful parts of the UK capital, not just visually but also culturally. This is thanks in part to the number of creatives who have flooded this corner of the city in recent years, but also the diverse neighborhood it has been for centuries past. This gentrification usually ... Read Full Article
Ferry Port Towns in France
Sponsored post 5 Ferry Port Towns In France Perfect For Short Breaks From UK Slowly but surely, more travelers than ever before are beginning to explore ‘alternative’ French town and cities, outside the usual tourist staples. France is an incredibly large, diverse and rewarding country for visitors, though as is often the case, some of the biggest delights of all take a little more tracking ... Read Full Article