The Stuart Queens & Consorts of England 6/8

The Stuart Queens & Consorts of England 6/8

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Royal Christmas in Germany, 1907 - German Holiday Traditions

In Germany, Christmas really glitters! In fact many of the traditions we associate with the festive season in Britain, the US and around the world come to us via Germany. The Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, Advent Calendars, nutcrackers, toys, Christmas Markets and a cornucopia of C ...  Show more

Jane Austen: The Witty Regency Romance Writer the World Can’t Get Enough Of

Jane Austen was born in the 16th of December, 1775, which means this month marks her 250th birthday. Jane lived a quiet, mostly happy life in the English countryside, surrounded by the balls, romantic intrigues and family dramas that fill her novels. Her writing was always her tr ...  Show more

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