- Steampunk Holmes website: http://www.steampunkholmes.com/p/video.html
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I'm excited about Steampunk Holmes, a story featuring the Anglophile's beloved Sherlock, set in a fantasy Victorian era Britain, where by-gone days meet the future. The folks creating this project are raising funds through KickStarter to complete it. Check out their video!
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A new, start-up, online grocery store for UK products: UKGroceriesOnline
(If any of you have a British grocery store in your town, please let me know! There aren't many in America, but I know that some exist. If you send me store names & locations, I will include the info on my "Britain in Your Town" page. Thanks!) Go to: BRITAIN IN YOUR TOWN I am not sure if any area on earth exists that is more beautiful than North Yorkshire, with its Dales and Moors. The North Yorkshire Dales National Park offers breathtaking scenes of densely green rolling hills, sheep grazing, thatched-roof cottages, and medieval ruins. Utterly idyllic! And the North York Moors National Park offers immense, windswept heather moorlands…which are utterly dreamlike. Info for Yorkshire DALES Info for Yorkshire MOORS While in the moors, experiencing Rievaulx Abbey is a must! RIEVAULX ABBEY INFO Carr House Farm While I have not stayed at this B&B in North Yorkshire, I do think it sounds very promising! CountryFile Magazine voted it one of the UK’s Top Ten Farm Stays. CARR HOUSE FARM Map of North York Moors National Park ![]() Map by Lencer / Wikimedia Commons If you have visited Yorkshire, please tell us about it on the CHAT FORM! Go to VISIT BRITAIN Go to HOMEPAGE Downton Abby is currently filming. I love seeing these pictures of the actors in their period costumes covered by puffer coats!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9231183/Downton-Abbey-filming-the-next-series.html?frame=2204961 Yet another eccentric Anglophile. We are an odd lot, aren't we? Because "shopping" was my blog theme this morning, I thought I should also show you this website--in case you haven't seen it--called "What Kate Wore." The site chronicles the sartorial choices of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
LINK: http://whatkatewore.com/ Britain is abuzz this week with the Leveson Inquiry, which is questioning media mogul Rupert Murdoch, exploring allegations that Murdoch’s companies allowed phone hacking to gain insider information about celebrities, royalty, and ordinary citizens. Yesterday, the first day of questioning, Murdoch claimed he knew little about the hackings and agreed with the suggestion that underlings probably didn’t inform him because he might have stopped the practice. Questioning also revealed the depth of links between the Murdock family and certain members of the British government. We’ll hear much about the Leveson Inquiry this week in the media as witnesses, which include news reporters, company officials, police, and politicians, are called upon.
What is the “Leveson Inquiry”? Last July, Prime Minister David Cameron called for an independent, two-part inquiry into journalistic ethics and appointed Lord Justice Leveson as Chairman of the Inquiry. The Inquiries Act 2005 grants the Prime Minster authority to form this inquiry, and it allows for the summoning and questioning of witnesses. The Leveson Inquiry’s task is to examine the culture, practices, and ethics of the press and to recommend more effective policies and regulations that maintain freedom of the press while encouraging highest ethical standards. How you can follow the inquiry * Anglophiles wanting to follow the intrigue can listen to the hearings live HERE (Video streaming expected to be Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m GMT., excluding lunch break between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.) * Anglophiles can also expect to hear Brits voicing their opinions about the hearings on talk radio LBC (London’s Biggest Conversation). Listen HERE *********************************** UPDATE 6:00 p.m. ET -- Guardian Tweet: "Rupert Murdoch denies getting preferential treatment from politicians" ************************************ Go to BRIT RADIO Go to BRIT NEWSPAPERS Go to HOMEPAGE It’s April 23rd--Happy St. George’s Day, England! Woo-hoo!
If you’re an American who doesn’t know what St. George’s Day is, think: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. You know—one of those “non-holiday holidays.” While out and about, the English will hear the occasional “Happy St. George’s Day!” In pubs, lads (if they’re aware of the day at all) may buy another round of ale, toasting the day. BBC will dedicate some programming to it. But really, not much else happens. St. George, the patron saint of England (and numerous other countries), was born in Turkey, became a Roman soldier, killed a dragon (Editorial comment: Suuure he did), saved a princess, and later got beheaded for refusing to denounce Christianity. Thus his status as "Christian martyr" and propensity for being snatched up as a patron saint. The English used to celebrate St. George’s Day. In the 1500s through 1800s, it was a big deal, but the Edwardians got bored with it. Currently, there is a fledgling movement to start celebrating the day again and to even legally declare it a public holiday. We’ll just have to bite our nails as we wait with anticipation. Meanwhile…Have a happy St. George’s Day’s! The gent in this New York Times article may have been delusional, but he was certainly an Anglophile!
To read article, click HERE Frommer's has voted London one of the top 10 outdoor eating towns. Interesting, the article mentions more great picnicking spots in London than it does alfresco eateries!
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ZellaI am a writer, artist, and incurable Anglophile! Thank you for reading my blog, and please feel free to join my discussions about Britain. I look forward to hearing your comments and stories! Archives
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