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The English Butler's Traditions

English Butlers and Housekeepers invented many of the techniques used in museum conservation today.  Read about their role in maintaining the grand, stately homes in England preserving and protecting extraordinary...

The English Butler's Traditions

English Butlers and Housekeepers invented many of the techniques used in museum conservation today.  Read about their role in maintaining the grand, stately homes in England preserving and protecting extraordinary...

British Social History––a Brief Introduction and Books of Interest

British Social History––a Brief Introduction an...

The development of British society from feudal times forward is an interesting topic. Read about this and discover other books about English Social History. Read more here...

British Social History––a Brief Introduction an...

The development of British society from feudal times forward is an interesting topic. Read about this and discover other books about English Social History. Read more here...

Nancy Sharon Collins: Stationer Extraordinaire

Nancy Sharon Collins: Stationer Extraordinaire

My interest in beautiful paper products, fountain pens and art supplies comes close to being an obsession.  A fan of all things engraved, over the years I have indulged in...

Nancy Sharon Collins: Stationer Extraordinaire

My interest in beautiful paper products, fountain pens and art supplies comes close to being an obsession.  A fan of all things engraved, over the years I have indulged in...

Winston Churchill's Chartwell: An Inspiring Visit

Winston Churchill's Chartwell: An Inspiring Visit

Visiting Chartwell was a moving experience.  One can appreciate Winston Churchill's contribution to the world we live in today.  The house is magnificent and full of memorabilia.  His painting studio...

Winston Churchill's Chartwell: An Inspiring Visit

Visiting Chartwell was a moving experience.  One can appreciate Winston Churchill's contribution to the world we live in today.  The house is magnificent and full of memorabilia.  His painting studio...

Visiting Wilton House in Salisbury, England

Visiting Wilton House in Salisbury England

England is glorious for travel––a country filled with beautiful landscapes and extraordinary stately homes. As my husband and I began our research for a trip we bought an indispensible book...

Visiting Wilton House in Salisbury England

England is glorious for travel––a country filled with beautiful landscapes and extraordinary stately homes. As my husband and I began our research for a trip we bought an indispensible book...

Mad About Downton Abbey? New York Times Article About Books to Read

Mad About Downton Abbey? A New York Times Artic...

Can't get enough of Dowton Abbey?  Here is a list of interesting books about the excellent series...

Mad About Downton Abbey? A New York Times Artic...

Can't get enough of Dowton Abbey?  Here is a list of interesting books about the excellent series...

Wallis and Edward: A King's Story––The Memoirs of The Duke of Windsor

Wallis and Edward: A King's Story

The story of Mrs. Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII is a tale that has fascinated the public on both sides of the pond for close to a century. About...

Wallis and Edward: A King's Story

The story of Mrs. Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII is a tale that has fascinated the public on both sides of the pond for close to a century. About...

The Butler's Upstairs Downstairs Tour at Biltmore

The Butler's Upstairs Downstairs Tour at Biltmore

The Butler's Tour at Biltmore is Extraordinary! As I mentioned in my previous blog entry, my husband and I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and in addition...

The Butler's Upstairs Downstairs Tour at Biltmore

The Butler's Tour at Biltmore is Extraordinary! As I mentioned in my previous blog entry, my husband and I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and in addition...