Tag Archives: history
In the Footsteps of our Ancestors
Northern England is a large region that stretches from River Trent in the South and borders to Scotland in the North. During the Antiquity, most of Northern England was part of the Celtic realm of Brigantia and after the Roman … Continue reading
Filed under Attractions & Culture, England, Nature & Heritage, News
Recapture the spectacle of York’s medieval past
If you’re interested in history and arts and you happen to be in or near the town of York in the middle of July, take the time to see the York Mystery Plays. On two Sundays, the 11th and 18th … Continue reading
Filed under Attractions & Culture, England, Nature & Heritage
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Recently, on Swedish television, the gripping and gruesome french documentary from the 2nd World War has been shown. Lately, when visiting London, I felt it was time to visit the “place of action”,- the underground offices used by Sir Winston … Continue reading
Filed under Attractions & Culture, London
Winter – fossils – history – nature – silence
Are you going to England this winter but would like to stay away from busy cities, why not visit Dorset? If you also are a bit interested in geology this beautiful area in the south-west of England should be perfect. … Continue reading
Filed under England, Nature & Heritage, News, Sports & Activities
Guide to the history of Britain
Swedish public service television - SVT - now airs the British TV documentary “Historiska resmål (Historical travel sites)” and tonight the turn has come to England. Starting in Hastings, Justine Shapiro guides us through the English history via London, Liverpool and finally Tintagle. England may … Continue reading
Filed under Music, Film & TV, News
Classic Britain – A winners travel tale, Part Two
In part two Ingemar finally reaches Silverstone, and he has a lot to tell about the festival: “On Friday morning I start driving towards Silverstone, but first I make a stop in Northampton to get more cash and visit their … Continue reading
Filed under Accommodation, England, Nature & Heritage, Sports & Activities
British history on TV
Saw a commercial today about a TV-show that started a while ago on the Swedish channel Kunskapskanalen. Today at 22.00 the seventh episode of Kustspaning is aired. The show is about the British Islands coastlines with topics like historic sights, … Continue reading
Filed under Music, Film & TV
Henry VIII – The Tudors – and London.
Is there anyone else out there who has followed the tv-series about the Tudors? It’s rather fascinating with “sex, drugs and rock & roll” set in a Tudor-setting. Henry VIII led a ruthless life , taking 6 wives where he … Continue reading
Filed under Attractions & Culture, London, Music, Film & TV, Nature & Heritage, News
