A touching collection of World War II love letters has emerged from the archives of Yorkshire’s Eden Camp Museum, revealing how romance blossomed between two young Britons despite the separations and uncertainties of war. The collection of over 600 letters between Bert, a naval recruit, and Betty, a young woman supporting the war effort from […]
Behind the Scenes: Winter Conservation Work Begins at Yorkshire’s Unique WWII Museum
A fascinating preservation project is currently underway at one of Britain’s most unique historical sites. Eden Camp Modern History Museum, housed in the nation’s last surviving prisoner of war camp, has begun its annual winter conservation program to protect thousands of wartime artifacts that help tell the story of life in 1940s Britain. Located in […]
Historic Tapestries Return Home as Castle Howard Completes £Multi-Million Restoration
One of Britain’s grandest stately homes is about to unveil its most ambitious transformation in over 80 years. Castle Howard, the magnificent Yorkshire estate that captured audiences’ imaginations in “Bridgerton” and “Brideshead Revisited,” has completed a dramatic restoration of its war-damaged interiors, including the return of priceless 18th-century tapestries to their original home. The renovation’s […]
Historic Blenheim Palace Unveils Romantic Valentine’s Celebrations
Blenheim Palace is offering visitors a taste of romance this February with specially themed dining experiences in its newly restored Orangery and historic Walled Garden. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has announced a luxury Valentine’s afternoon tea running from February 14-16, featuring an array of sophisticated treats including duck bon bons with beetroot ketchup and […]