Tag Archives: England

The Queen and I

Posted on November 19, 2014 by memoirsofahusk

I can’t imagine we have much in common, her majesty and I. Other than being British. What with me being a commoner and Catholic and all. My sister’s called Elizabeth – that’s a kind of connection. Tenuous, I know. But … Continue reading →

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Temples, ruins and too much information

Posted on October 17, 2014 by memoirsofahusk

Monasteries, abbeys, priories – they never look so good as when they’re ruined, don’t you think? I spent many a childhood holiday trotting behind a father who was batty about architecture. Grand houses decked out in precious furniture and china … Continue reading →

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