It's the little things you come across when you're exploring England that stick with you the most. I came upon Fiddleford Manor House completely by chance one day and I was completely enchanted by it. It was a special day, sometime between Christmas and New Year's when we were in England for the holiday season, back in 2013. I was on an expedition around Dorset and Wiltshire … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Fiddleford Manor in Dorset
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Through the Lens: Thomas Hardy’s Birthplace – Hardy Cottage National Trust
I've been a fan of Thomas Hardy since my high school literature class days. And in April 2016, I finally had a chance to visit his birthplace in Dorset; it was a pilgrimage of sorts. Thomas Hardy's Birthplace Cottage is owned and managed by the National Trust these days, and they've kept it in a state as it would have been in the Victorian era where he grew up. Hardy was born … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Thomas Hardy’s Birthplace – Hardy Cottage National Trust
Through The Lens: Chasing the Red Arrows – Pictures from the Red Arrows Visit to Chicago
Incredible. That’s the only word I can come up with right now. I’ll gather my thoughts for an article later this week. But the Royal Air Force Red Arrows this past weekend at the Air and Water Show in Chicago were simply incredible. They were the most crowd-pleasing - the only ones where people were standing and clapping. They had the best display by far and I didn’t want it to … [Read more...] about Through The Lens: Chasing the Red Arrows – Pictures from the Red Arrows Visit to Chicago
Through the Lens: Brougham Castle in the Lake District
I generally have one rule when traveling in Britain, if there is a ruin near me, I will stop at the ruin. I love ruins. And Britain is full of them. Brougham Castle (pronounced 'Broom') is one of the finest Castle ruins I've ever been to. Situated in the heart of Cumbria, next to a river, Brougham Castle is a quintessential Medieval castle ruin. The site is currently owned and … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Brougham Castle in the Lake District
Through the Lens: Castlerigg Stone Circle in Cumbria – A Neolithic Site Sitting in a Stunning Landscape
Castlerigg Stone Circle was my first stop on a busy day of sightseeing in the Lake District. Mostly because it didn’t have an open/close time so I could go whenever I liked. I chose to go on my way to Keswick, but before everything opened. The satnav in my car had no problems finding it. This neolithic stone circle was built approximately 4,000 years ago. Like Stonehenge, we … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Castlerigg Stone Circle in Cumbria – A Neolithic Site Sitting in a Stunning Landscape
Through the Lens: Exploring Port Isaac – Filming Location of Doc Martin – A Photo Tour
News came out recently that the final series of Doc Martin began filming in Cornwall. We had the opportunity to visit Port Isaac last autumn so I thought it would be a good time to share our visit to the town. I've been a Doc Martin fan for many years, so when we planned our trip from Land's End to John O'Groats last year, one stop that we had to visit was Port Isaac, with … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Exploring Port Isaac – Filming Location of Doc Martin – A Photo Tour
Through the Lens: A Proper Moat – A Visit to Ightham Mote
I visited Ightham Mote on a beautiful summer's day. And that's the last time I'm going to type the name of this place because it's impossible to get right every time. I was attracted to the place because it was a proper moated manor house - and it was a National Trust property, so there would be tea and cake. I'm a sucker for tea and cake at a National Trust property. When I … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: A Proper Moat – A Visit to Ightham Mote
Through the Lens: Old and New Wardour Castle in Wiltshire
Whenever we stay in Dorset, our 'local' castle is Wardour Castle, which is just over the county border in Wiltshire. It's a beautiful old castle ruin - as romantic as they get. If it looks familiar to you - it's because it was in the Kevin Costner Robin Hood in the '90s. I've had the pleasure of visiting the place twice - first when we traveled to Britain for Christmas in 2013 … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Old and New Wardour Castle in Wiltshire
Through the Lens: A Visit to Wordsworth House National Trust in Cockermouth – Childhood Home of Dorothy and William Wordsworth
We got some positive feedback from our last picture focused post of a place in Britain, so we're going to continue it and we're calling this series: Through the Lens. This week's subject is Wordsworth National Trust in Cockermouth, Cumbria. This was the childhood home to Dorothy and William Wordsworth, two writers well associated with the Lake District. The house is set up as … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: A Visit to Wordsworth House National Trust in Cockermouth – Childhood Home of Dorothy and William Wordsworth
Through the Lens: The Landscapes of Dorset and Wiltshire by David Hansford
I've been a fan of the photographic work of David Hansford for quite some time. He takes the most beautiful pictures of Dorset, Wiltshire and the West Country. His calendar usually adorns my wall every year. A few years ago I had the pleasure of going around Dorset and Wiltshire with him to take pictures and pick up some tips from him. You can read about that experience in a … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: The Landscapes of Dorset and Wiltshire by David Hansford
Behind Closed Doors: The Unknown Side to Stourhead House – A Photo Essay From the Anglotopia Magazine
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Issue #7 of the Anglotopia Print Magazine in 2017. Support great writing about British Travel, History and Culture by subscribing to the Anglotopia Print Magazine. Your support allows Anglotopia to continue to operate and publish great stuff about Britain. Subscribe here. Stourhead is most famous for its magnificent gardens, … [Read more...] about Behind Closed Doors: The Unknown Side to Stourhead House – A Photo Essay From the Anglotopia Magazine
Through the Lens: Oxford Nights – Check Out These Beautiful Pictures of Oxford at Night
I love looking at famous places in a different light. Oxford is one of my most favorite places and after recently binge watching Endeavour, I love seeing it in all colors. I recently came across these beautiful images of Oxford at night - providing a different portrait of the city of dreaming spires. The photographer has kindly consented to me sharing them with Anglotopia … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Oxford Nights – Check Out These Beautiful Pictures of Oxford at Night
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