A Couple In England - Half Moon Street

I try to stay in a different part of London each time I visit. So far, I've stayed in various hotels in Victoria, Bayswater and Kensingt...

Trading in Death - Wellington

From Household Words by Charles Dickens Saturday, November 27th 1852 (The Duke died on 14 September 1852; his State Funeral took place on N...

A Couple In England - Free Airline Tickets?

You will no doubt recall how thrilled my husband was when I recently let him in on the fact that we'd be flying to England on Christmas ...

The Wellington Connection - Beer

    Once upon a time in England, an alehouse/tavern licence was very expensive and was based upon the size of the premises. Many who sought ...