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Tag Archives: Architecture
Arundel Castle
This year marks the 950th anniversary of the first construction of Arundel Castle in West Sussex.
Loseley Park
The house and gardens of Loseley Park are something very special to see.
Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral dominates the town and landscape of the Downs.
The main body of the Cathedral was constructed while Ralph Luffa was Bishop (1091-1123) and it was added to under Bishop Seffrid II, who dedicated the Cathedral in 1199 in honour of the Holy Trinity. Continue reading Chichester Cathedral
Weekend in Chichester
A few weeks ago I went to Chichester for a quick trip.
I say ‘a few weeks’ but flicking through these pictures again it looks remarkably like a different species of season!
Remember the warm blanket of sun wrapping itself rapidly round and round you? The permanent sensation of sunglasses on your head? Retrieving a flip flop with the tips of your toes from a firmly horizontal position on a sun lounger in such a way as to not disturb your 99 flake ice cream? Continue reading Weekend in Chichester
Castle Howard
Castle Howard took over 100 years to build.
It is the private home of the Howard family. Continue reading Castle Howard
York Minster
The New Tate Modern
The Tate Modern opened their doors to the press this morning to introduce their new, massive extension.
‘Switch House’, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is a 10 storey 200 foot structure located at the back of the Tate Modern.
Chartwell in Kent
I visited Chartwell in Kent, the home of Winston Churchill for 40 years.
Ely Cathedral
I went to Cambridgeshire for a long weekend and I spent in the first day and night in the charming city of Ely.