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Books

THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL – PHILIPPA GREGORY

July 6, 2021July 1, 2021by Lizzie BLeave a Comment

One of Philippa Gregory's most popular historical fiction novels: The Other Boleyn Girl.

CHATTY WEEK – VE DAY

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020by Lizzie BLeave a Comment

Like many people in the UK, I was confused to hear why this year's Early May Bank Holiday was moved to a Friday. The reason: VE Day! WHAT IS VE DAY?This year is the 75th VE Day Anniversary which celebrates Victory in Europe Day, the day Prime Minister Churchill made a broadcast to the nation, [...]

General, Travel

A VISIT TO…BLETCHLEY PARK

January 12, 2020May 22, 2020by Lizzie BLeave a Comment

At the end of last month (or the last decade!), I went to the small, yet famous, Bletchley Park; most commonly recognised from World War II and the film 'The Imitation Game' featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley (which is also one of my favourite films). Normally I don't do spontaneous very well, however I [...]