We trod the boards looking for the best in British culture and art
Out of all the theatres I knew we were going to visit, Shakespeare’s Globe was the one I was most excited about. Despite being much younger than most of the other theatres, it felt ancient, a recreation of the original that burned down hundreds of years ago. The theatre space itself felt very warm and …
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Visiting the city of Bath was an interesting experience. The city itself was an interesting contrast to London. It was quieter, more open, less rushed. It was to have a break from the fast pace and slow down a bit. I can attribute part of that novelty to the fact that I did not have …
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Our day trip to Hampton Court Palace was absolutely delightful! It was a short train ride from London – only 30 minutes or so. There is nothing quite like riding a train out of a big city and into the countryside. I love watching the ways that the buildings change and diminish in size; the …
If Hampton Court palace were added to Zillow I cannot even imagine the billions of dollars that it would go for. This palace is completely incredible and an absolute national treasure – we were so lucky to see it! From the get, before we even got to the palace, I didnt know much about it. …
Much like the Tower of London, I had previously been to Hampton Court Palace. Let me tell you: it was good to be back at my old stomping grounds. I once again got to give “the Merritt tour”, aka lead everyone around as we listened to audio guides and randomly chipping in with fun facts. …
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Visiting Hampton Court Palace felt like stepping back in time. This grand palace sits by the River Thames and has been home to many famous kings and queens, including Henry VIII and William III. As I walked through the main gates, I was amazed by the castle’s walls and the beautiful poppy gardens leading up …
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As an avid lover of Bridgerton (minus season one, we don’t talk about her) and Tudor history, Hampton Court Palace is by far one of my favorite experiences of this trip abroad. From the beautiful back gardens, to the delicately detailed art adorning the walls and ceilings, and the interactive exhibits from the Tudor era …
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Last Thursday, we took a delectable day trip to Hampton Court Palace. The train ride was quite a bit shorter than the one that we took to Bath, which had its positive in that we got to spend more time being active, but the downside is that there are very few things as pleasurable as …
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This portrait of Ada Lovelace was painted by Margaret Sarah Carpenter in 1836. She was born in 1815 with the name Augusta Ada Byron – the only child of Lord Byron with his wife Anne Isabella Milbanke (Lord Byron had many other children out of wedlock). Lord Byron left her mother only a month after …
At the National Portrait Gallery, I consistently found myself drawn to self portraits. It was entirely unintentional as well; one would catch my eye and I would wander over to inspect it, only to discover it to be a self-portrait. In fact, most of the options I ended up giving myself for the subject of …
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