Saddle up for a Norfolk ride… to discover Black Beauty and trace the author’s own story back to the county where she grew up Anna Sewell dictated Black Beauty, published in 1878, from her sickbed Her childhood home is now a tearoom called Kirsty’s Cakery in Great Yarmouth Stay on Somerleyton Estate – in the … Read more
While it is not quite 10 Downing Street, prospective buyers with deep pockets can own a slice of political history as a London home that was the birthplace of former Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, is now on the market. The six bedroom home is located in Queen Anne’s Gate, overlooking St James’s Park, an area … Read more
The seals bask in the autumn sunshine far down below in the cove and a few are out in the waves, right among the swimmers, as we take in the spectacular view from the terrace bar of the George’s At The Cove restaurant in La Jolla. The obligatory blondes on Rollerblades glide by along the … Read more
Wondering which Instagram filter was used to shoot these cinematic pictures of the island of Madeira? The answer is categorically #nofilter. They were all captured old-school-style by amateur photographer Giedrius Lazutka from Lithuania using a 35mm film camera (remember those?) – and the effect is hypnotic. The 34-year-old, who now lives in Singapore, took the … Read more
The reputed birthplace of Jesus has been shut over coronavirus fears while Hinduism’s Holi festival is being scaled back and Iran is urging people to avoid using cash in a fresh round of public health measures today. The Nativity Church in Bethlehem, where Christians believe Jesus was born, will close indefinitely from 4pm today after … Read more
Britain at its best: Thomas Gainsborough’s birthplace of Suffolk is as pretty as a picture The famous portrait artist Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury in Suffolk The house where he was born, Gainsborough House, is now a charming museum Close to the town are many beautiful villages in the surrounding rural Suffolk By Harry … Read more