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Monthly Archives: July 2019
GRAND SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE
David outside the entrance dome to the mosque. A subterranean passage and escalators now take one right outside – a boon in the heat. I first visited the Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque a couple of years ago. Since then the improvements have … Continue reading
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CHATSWORTH GARDEN
David and I enjoyed our visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.It’s on the banks of the Derwent River in the Wye Valley. Construction of this grand country house began in 1553, under the auspices of Sir William Cavendish – … Continue reading
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IMMIGRATION
I was recently inspired by a visit to Chester Cathedral. An exhibition makes clear that compassion for new immigrants is alive and well in their community .It addresses fear of the unknown, fear of a different language, fear of an exotic race, colour … Continue reading
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HIDCOTE MANOR GARDEN
Hidecote Manor Garden in Gloucestershire is a must-see. It’s one of the best-known and influential Arts and Crafts Gardens in Britain. A series of outdoor ‘rooms’ show yew and holly hedges, rare shrubs and herbaceous borders. It’s not all about … Continue reading
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BLENHEIM PALACE
One’s first impression of Blenheim Palace at Oxfordshire is of the monumental size and antiquity. It is arguably most famous for being the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Much is made of the ‘small’ room which greeted his early arrival. … Continue reading
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STOURHEAD
STOURHEAD On a visit to the UK, we’ve been lucky enough to explore a number of attractive gardens. Each brings its own unique charm. Stourhead, as the name suggests, is at the head of the river Stour, in Wiltshire. It’s … Continue reading