by Helen Kain | May 24, 2025 | Act V - Civilization Compounds, Fascinating People, FP Act V — Civilization Compounds, Georgians (1714–1837), Victorians (1837–1901)
Sir Walter Scott didn’t just write novels—he revolutionized storytelling. As the father of the historical novel, he blended actual events with fictional characters, bringing history to life like never before. His sweeping tales of heroism, rebellion, and romance...
by Helen Kain | May 24, 2025 | Act V - Civilization Compounds, Fascinating People, FP Act V — Civilization Compounds, Georgians (1714–1837)
Early Life and Training Born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, in 1685, William Kent began his career as a painter and was apprenticed to a coach-painter before securing sponsorship to study in Italy. His time in Rome exposed him to the classical ideals of architecture and...
by Helen Kain | Mar 2, 2025 | Abbeys, Monasteries and Churches, Georgians (1714–1837)
At the northeast corner of Trafalgar Square stands one of London’s most iconic churches, St Martin-in-the-Fields. With its grand portico, soaring spire, and rich history, it is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of architectural elegance and a hub of...
by Helen Kain | Jan 26, 2025 | Britain's Eras, England, Georgians (1714–1837)
When the last of the Stuarts, Queen Anne, died in 1714 without an heir, George Ludwig, Elector of Hanover, ascended the throne. Wait, what? Why did England have to reach into Germany for their new Monarch? Well, to answer that, we have to go back a bit....
by Helen Kain | Sep 29, 2019 | Castles & Stately Houses, England, Featured, Gardens, Georgians (1714–1837)
“Where shall we go today?” was the question. Our three weeks in England were almost at an end, and we – Glenn, that is – had done a lot of driving already, so I hesitated to suggest Harewood House, nearly two hours from our self-catering cottage in...
