Tag Archives: England

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

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

Postcards from England: Christmas 2016 — Yellow door at Royal Crescent

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Oh, the Places We See

Dear Readers, It seems that not all owners of penthouses in Bath’s Royal Crescent (built 1767 – 1774) felt compelled to adhere to tradition when it came to the requirement of all white doors in this finest example of Georgian architecture … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Postcards from England: Christmas 2016, Travel | Tagged Amabel Wellesley-Colley, Bath, England, Royal Crescent, yellow door, yellow door at Royal Crescent | 6 Comments

Postcards from England: Christmas 2016 — The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Oh, the Places We See

Dear Readers, Since our driver in the Bath area had an established rapport with The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa in Bath, he afforded us the opportunity to enter this venerable establishment to get a glimpse of its stately … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Postcards from England: Christmas 2016, Travel | Tagged Bath, England, The Royal Crescent, The Royal Crescent Hotel | 6 Comments

Postcards from England: Christmas 2016 — Boots by the Door

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Oh, the Places We See

Dear Readers, We think doors in the Cotswolds just ooze charm. Maybe it’s because they’re shorter than ours in the States. Maybe it’s because the hold wreaths or garlands or signs of the season. You may be looking at this … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Postcards from England: Christmas 2016, Travel | Tagged boots, Christmas2016, Cotwolds, doors, England | 10 Comments

Postcards from England: Christmas 2016 — Markets at Bath

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Oh, the Places We See

After a whirlwind tour of France and England these last two weeks and with so much to do before we celebrate the holidays ourselves, we’re offering you, our readers, small glimpses of the English holiday season rather than lengthy posts … Continue reading →