An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 122 April 5, 2021Clinton HowellThe Royal Oak is the American entity that represents the National Trust of England. The National Trust is one of two entities, the other being English Heritage, that is in...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 121 March 29, 2021Clinton HowellThe Queen's Gallery is, as you face Buckingham Palace from the Mall, around to the left, on the Victoria Station side of the Palace.
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 120 March 22, 2021Clinton HowellHampton Court Palace is not really a country house. Like the larger houses I have talked about, it is large, made larger by Henry VIII to allow for all of...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 119 March 15, 2021Clinton HowellThe British monarchy is seen by many as an antediluvian institution, one that has no use and is simply a cost to the taxpayer.
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 118 March 8, 2021Clinton HowellCorsham Court is located on the northern and western side of Wiltshire near Chippenham, a good two and a half to three hour drive from London, but if you are a...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 117 March 1, 2021Clinton HowellEnglish history is sprinkled with a number of extraordinary women (Boadicea, Bess of Hardwick, Eleanor of Aquitaine) among whom the best known are the monarchs, Elizabeth I and Victoria, but...
