Next year marks the 100th anniversary of World War One and as 2014 quickly approaches us, we remember the brave soldiers who fought in Northern France during the Great War. Between 1914 – 1918 the Nord-Pas de Calais region was one of the major battlegrounds of World War One. Nearly 100 years on, visitors from … Continue reading
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A quintessential English Bank Holiday weekend (with sunshine)
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the last Bank Holiday in May, so taking advantage of this, I decided to explore the Northamptonshire countryside and some of its key heritage sites. Heading out with my new camera in hand, I decided to visit two places that are best viewed in the sunshine, Canons … Continue reading
David Bowie is – Review
To represent David Bowie, his many alter-egos and his phenomenal music career in a museum setting you’re setting yourself up for a hard task, especially when adoring fans and music lovers are bound to have high expectations. However, the V & A have done a fantastic job in curating an exhibition that is just … Continue reading
The Land, life and love of Puccini
Visiting some of the best Puccini hotspots in Tuscany Regarded as one of the great operatic composers of the early 20th century, Giacomo Puccini still has a heavy musical imprint on the city of Lucca and surrounding comuni. The proudness of association with the composer is apparent and almost oozes between the medieval stones of … Continue reading
Switzerland: Bern – A city with a historical story to tell
Bern is charming and quaint, showcasing its proud history though the charismatic buildings and numerous highlights. Although the moody weather wasn’t in my favour, it didn’t stop me from uncovering the enchanting allure of the medieval streets. As the capital of Switzerland, Bern has much on offer. With an extensive history, the coat of arms … Continue reading