Tag: architecture
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A Weekend in Venice, Part 1
This year I was fortunate enough to finally realise my dream of travelling to Venice. One of the main attractions for me was the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. However, I also purchased a Museum Pass for 40 euros which admitted entrance to the Civic Museums of Venice. These are a group of 11 museums which are…
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A Year of Museums, Historic Houses and Castles
2024 is rapidly approaching and I have found myself reminiscing over some of the adventures I’ve been on this year. 2023 has been a year full of challenges, both personal and professional, as I continue to aim for my goals. As well as visiting local heritage, I’m happy to say that my adventures in the…
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A Summer of Castles and Historic Houses, Part 2.
As autumn draws in and the weather gets colder, I’ve been taking the time to reflect on a wonderful summer spent visiting historic houses and castles. Whilst my last article focused on English Heritage, this article will focus on the wonderful properties cared for by the National Trust. Calke Abbey – Derby Calke Abbey started…
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A Summer of Castles and Historic Houses
The start of summer has been a productive and culturally enriching time for me. Armed with an English Heritage and National Trust membership, my partner and I have been exploring the local historical houses and castles. It’s still early into our adventures but I would like to give a small summary of some of the…
The Museum Inspector 