At long last, Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age TV series will be launching on HBO in January. The trailer dropped this week which hints as to what is to come. https://youtu.be/ZYBuU32B8PI Ten Years in the Making I have been following this journey of “Downton in America” to … [Read more...] about “The Gilded Age” Finally Launches in January on HBO
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Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Trailer—The Crawleys Go to France
https://youtu.be/vaSIjLJJRuc March 18, 2022 is has been set as the release date of a new Downton Abbey movie, called Downton Abbey: A New Era, set largely at Highclere Castle. When you are comfortable travelling again, it is a bucket list trip. A short teaser came … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Trailer—The Crawleys Go to France
November 5 is Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night across the UK
You may recognize the mask, but likely have no inkling of the origins behind Guy Fawkes also known as Bonfire Night. This day is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the English Parliament on November 5, 1605. Bonfires … [Read more...] about November 5 is Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night across the UK
October 29 Honours Humble Oatmeal
October 29th has been put aside to honour oatmeal, the little engine that keeps us fueled throughout the day with its many health benefits. Britain and Scotland have centuries of history with oats and oatmeal, and those traditions and growing methods were brought to America with … [Read more...] about October 29 Honours Humble Oatmeal
October 26 is Mincemeat Day
National Mincemeat Day celebrates a 15th-century English recipe mixing spiced meat and fruit. Mincemeat needs time for all the flavours to meld so today should be your signal to get this year's batch of mincemeat ready for the holidays. Nothing says British … [Read more...] about October 26 is Mincemeat Day
