Category Archives: England

Doors of the Cotswolds: Part Two — Thursday Doors

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

If you thought all doors in the Cotswolds would be similar, you’d be mistaken. And we stand mistaken. We envisioned most of them as brown, heavy wooden structures, some with hand-forged hardware, some just plain. But really we didn’t think … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Travel | Tagged Cotswolds, doors, Norm's Thursday Doors | 23 Comments

A Cotswolds Stay: Lords of the Manor Hotel and Restaurant

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Sometimes you yearn for a bit of luxury in your life. And if you’re staying in the Cotswolds of England, that bit of luxury — and more — can be found at the award-winning Lords of the Manor Hotel and Restaurant … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed & Breakfast Inns, England, Stay the Night, Travel | Tagged Cotswolds, English inn, hotel, Lords of the Manor, Upper Slaughter | 16 Comments

Doors of the Cotswolds: Part One — Thursday Doors

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Perhaps there’s one thing to be said for meandering through the Cotswolds in December when nary a bloom is on the vines: “It’s all the better to see the doors, my dear!” We’ve written about the charm of stone cottages … Continue reading →

Posted in England | Tagged Cotswolds, doors, Thursday Doors, wooden doors, wooden gates | 17 Comments

Take me to the Cotswolds: WPC — Wanderlust

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Most of our trips in the States or abroad are one-stop destinations — a major city to explore, a festival celebrating an event, a peaceful state park. But if I could go back to one location, stay for a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Cotswolds, England, English countryside, stone houses | 27 Comments

Immerse yourself in history (but not the water) at Roman Baths of Bath, England.

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

One of the main attractions, if not THE main attraction, in Bath, England is the 2,000-year-old site of the Roman Baths. It’s here that you can roam ancient ruins, soak up the culture of Aquae Sulis (named for the goddess Sulis) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Destination, England | Tagged Bath, Bath Abbey, Bill Bryson, England, Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa | 27 Comments

Three Places to See in Bath, England — besides the Roman Baths!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Bath, England, known by tourists for its (well, of course) Roman Baths, but offers more to whet the appetite and treat the eyes. Nestled in the county of Somerset in southwest England, Bath is a town famous for its creamy … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Travel | Tagged Bath Abbey, Guildhall Market, John Wood the Younger, Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent, The Circus | 23 Comments

The Bard’s Beginnings: Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Surely no self-respecting English teacher (myself included) would return home from a trip to England without visiting Stratford-upon-Avon. After all, this birthplace and home of William Shakespeare appears in British lit books and “bardly” publications that we share with students … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Travel | Tagged half-timbered house, John Shakespeare, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare | 14 Comments

Storybook charm: England’s thatched cottages

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Not many household adornments ooze more charm than cozy thatched roof cottages, and there’s no better place to find them than in England. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal called them “chocolate box cottages” because a photo of … Continue reading →

Posted in Destination, England, Travel | Tagged Stonehenge Visitor Centre, thatched cottages, thatched roofs, thatching, The Cotswolds | 34 Comments

Stonehenge: The mystery remains

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Sometimes gray days just add to the atmosphere. At least it did the day we left London to see Stonehenge, one of those places we had read about for years but really didn’t know if we’d see in our lifetime. … Continue reading →

Posted in Destination, England, Travel | Tagged England, Neolithic architecture, sarsen stones, Stonehenge, thatched huts | 29 Comments

Parting shots: London

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Oh, the Places We See

Not many people would spend such a short time in London — only a day and a half for us. And most visitors would want to see all the places marked in bold print in their tour guides. But since … Continue reading →