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Strawberry Hill House, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, was home of Sir Horace Walpole Completed in 1776, Sir Horace remodelled the home in decorative style described as Queer Gothic Pictures show Gothic arches, its brightly-coloured walls, intricate bannisters and tall stained glass windows Images of the home were released by Historic England to mark LGBT history month this month 

Burnham heritage group unveils new leaflets to promote town’s ‘rich history’ A series of new heritage trail leaflets have been launched in Burnham-On-Sea this week to bring the town’s history to life. Burnham-On-Sea Heritage Group has published the free leaflets, supported by Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, featuring images of prominent landmarks and buildings, comparing how they looked in the past compared to today, accompanied by their history. The first leaflet focuses...

Outdoor Kilkenny has unmissable adventures for 2021 Reporter:  ); This year capture the true spirit of Kilkenny by taking an adventure break and enjoying the great outdoors and all it has to offer. From countryside pursuits like fishing, horse riding and archery, Outdoor Kilkenny has lined up its top itineraries to help visitors make the most of the outdoors in 2021 when we can travel again.  Here are some of the top activities that can be enjoyed around the county once restrictions ease. Mo...

Top: Carlingford, Co. Louth, the main town on the Cooley Peninsula, with Slieve Foy in the background. Bottom: Deirbles Twist, Fallmore, Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo. Images: Tourism Ireland. By Darina Molloy Mayo on the west coast and Louth on the east, boast some of the most historic sites in Ireland, and now locals living in the area of the Cooley Peninsula and Ballina can expect many the curious traveler on the trail of President Joe Biden’s Irish ancestors.  (Al...

The Ultimate Walking Tour of Copenhagen Pinterest Many centuries ago, a group of Vikings left their homeland and sailed across the high seas. They traveled further than anyone believed to be possible at the time. Remember, this was back when folks thought you’d fall off the Earth if you sailed too far! But these Vikings didn’t fall off the planet. After months of sailing, they landed in Denmark and built a village that would eventually become Copenhagen. Let’s fast forward to the pr...

 Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 9 p.m. on WOUB  Discover the Little-Known But Profound Role “The Architect of the Victorian Era” Played in Shaping Britain   Prince Albert is mostly remembered today as the beloved husband of Queen Victoria whose untimely death inspired decades of mourning. But a wealth of new material being released into the public domain suggests he played a profound role in shaping Victorian Britain. With remarkable access to Albert’s private papers and intimate family...

‘Outdoor tourism’ to become key component in Kilkenny’s tourist offering for 2021 Reporter: );  ); Kilkenny Tourism is leading the way to re-open tourism this spring and is planning to highlight the range of outdoor attractions and activities across the city and county/ After a year beset with hospitality closures, Kilkenny Tourism is looking forward to a level of continuity in the sector and an opportunity to meet with visitors’ new expectations for outdoor, wellness and activity-ba...

Another image showed the iconic Round Tower at Windsor Castle covered in blue light to thank the NHS staff for their dedicated work during the pandemic, and a third was of the Queen and a quote from her address to the nation displayed at Piccadilly Circus in April. Captioning the photos, Her Majesty reassured royal fans that there are "better days to come", writing: "We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again;...

Queen and Prince Philip receive Covid-19 vaccinations - breaking royal news Hello! 9/01/2021 A royal source confirmed to HELLO! that their vaccinations were administered by a Household Doctor at Windsor Castle. Loading the player...   WATCH: The sweet way Prince William says goodbye to the Queen REVEALED The news comes as the UK endures its third national public lockdown, with schools and all non-essential shops closed throughout the country and the highest daily death toll being recor...

The Queen leaves royal fans emotional with heartfelt New Years Eve message Hello! 31/12/2020 New Years Eve on Thursday with a touching message on social media that left royal fans feeling emotional. Her Majesty posted a series of photos from the past year, including one of her and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary by reading a card from their great-grandchildren, Another image showed the iconic Round Tower at Windsor Castle covered in blue light to thank the ...