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Greenwich and the Meridian Line

10 Tuesday Jun 2014

Posted by pat in entertainment, History, London, Travel, Uncategorized, United Kingdom

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Greenwich, Maritime Museum, The Greenwich Observatory, The Meridian Line, The Old Royal Naval College

On our first day staying in London together last year, My Beloved Brit and I decided to explore Greenwich where the Naval College, The Observatory, The National Maritime Museum and the Meridian Line are.

Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge, attended a breakfast reception there this morning at the National Maritime Museum to meet a number of people supporting the bid to launch a British team in the America’s Cup. I thought this made it an appropriate time to revisit our visit to this incredible site.

As we came off the train and in to Greenwich, we saw bustling town on the edge of the Thames. Photo by me.

As we came off the train and in to Greenwich, we saw bustling town on the edge of the Thames. Photo by me.

Walking down the street towards the Thames, we saw the masts of the Cutty Sark rising above the shoreline.

The masts of the Cutty Sark now on dry land on the edge of Greenwich. Photo by me.

The masts of the Cutty Sark now on dry land on the edge of Greenwich. Photo by me.

We bypassed the ship tour and headed over to The Old Royal Naval College. Very impressive.  It is across the Thames from London and Canary Wharf.

The Old Royal Naval College. Photo by me.

The Old Royal Naval College. Photo by me.

We went through the chapel on the grounds of the college, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The chapel is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, both of whom have connections to the sea. The chapel is filled with naval symbols.

The Chapel at The Old Royal Naval College. Photo by me.

The Chapel at The Old Royal Naval College. Photo by me.

Then walked through the portico…

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

…to the Painted Hall.  Incredibly beautiful. It is often described as the finest dining hall in Europe, and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor.  It was originally intended for the naval veterans who lived here at the Royal Hospital for Seamen, but was later used for the National Gallery of Naval Art. As of 1939, it was used for dining by the officers of the Royal Naval College, and many grand banquets. The paintings by Sir James Thornhill pay tribute to British maritime power.

The Painted Hall. Photo by me.

The Painted Hall. Photo by me.

Lord Nelson was very attached to the College, and you can see references to him everywhere.

Lord Nelson Photo by me.

Lord Nelson Photo by me.

We cut back through the edge of Greenwich to head over to the Maritime Museum.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

I knew this was something My Beloved Brit would love.  The whole complex at Greenwich Park was wonderful.

The Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Photo by me

The Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Photo by me

The entrance just screamed boating, naval tradition, and the sea.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

When we saw this information, we knew it was going to be a good morning.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

We spent time looking at exhibits on Nelson, arctic convoys during WWII, and all sorts of seafaring memorabilia and displays.

Figure Heads in the museum. Photo by me.

Figure Heads in the museum. Photo by me.

After a time, we went outside and sat down trying to decide whether or not to hike the hill to the Royal Observatory and the Meridian Line.

The Naval College and the Thames behind us. Photo by me.

The Naval College and the Thames behind us. Photo by me.

The Observatory at the top of the hill in front of us. Photo by me.

The Observatory at the top of the hill in front of us. Photo by me.

The views were worth the climb.

The view from The Observatory. Photo by me.

The view from The Observatory. That’s the Royal Naval College down the hill. Photo by me.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World–Longitude 0. On one side is the Eastern Hemisphere, and on the other the West, just as the equator divides the northern and southern hemispheres. Every place on earth is measured in terms of its distance east or west from the Greenwich Meridian. The Observatory is also home to London’s only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK’s largest refracting telescope.

The City of London in the distance. Photo by me.

The City of London in the distance. Photo by me.

After a full morning we decided to head back to London on the Thames by boat.

We take off from the Greenwich dock. Photo by me.

We take off from the Greenwich dock with The Naval College behind us. Photo by me.

It was about a forty-five minute ride back to the Embankment in London Center.

Past Canary Wharf and East London. Photo by me.

Past Canary Wharf and East London. Photo by me.

under the Tower Bridge. Photo by me.

Under the Tower Bridge. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Leaving The Tower on London behind. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

St. Paul’s in the background. Photo by me.

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The new Shard on the South Bank. Photo by me.

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Another way to see the river. Our ferry was not nearly so flash. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Leaving the east end of the Thames River behind. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Finally. Docking at the Embankment stop. Photo by me.

What a great morning.  The weather was gorgeous, the company entertaining…it couldn’t have been a better day.  After a trip on The Underground back to our room, we decided it was a full day. And a wonderful one.

Heading back to the hotel from the Picadilly underground. Photo by me.

Heading back to the hotel from the Piccadilly underground. Photo by me.

Our biggest challenge of the late afternoon was to decide where to eat.  I love London.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blenheim Palace

26 Saturday Apr 2014

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Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds, Woodstock

As we were leaving the Cotswolds this past summer we decided to take a detour and see Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill’s childhood home and a magnificent estate outside of Oxford.

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Home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Winston Churchill.

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He lived here in his youth with his grandmother, and although his cousin inherited the estate, he always said he had fond memories of the palace.

The room in Blenheim where Winston was born.

The room in Blenheim where Winston was born.

Blenheim Palace was a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to John Churchill following his famous victory at the battle of Blenheim in 1704.

The entry foyer to Blenheim Palace.

The entry foyer to Blenheim Palace.

Just 8 miles from Oxford, in the town of Woodstock, Blenheim is magnificent.

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We were able to visit (and photograph!) the State Rooms filled with enchanting treasures from the last 300 years.

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One of the most amazing pieces of art for me, was the portrait of the family by John Singer Sergeant.  Can you just imagine.

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The dining room had magnificent examples trompe l’oeil.

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The Long Library was crowned with a huge organ at the end of the room.

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And just outside the main building is the chapel.

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The parkland design of over 2,000 acres was landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 1760s, and although not one of the most dramatic I have seen in England, it certainly was tranquil.

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It switched between the very formal…

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and the rustic natural.

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We actually could see the first touches of autumn sneaking in to England on this early September morning.

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All in all, a very English day.

Leaving Blenheim.

Leaving Blenheim. All photos by me.

 

Walmer Castle, Deal

21 Friday Feb 2014

Posted by pat in England, Gardens, History, Travel, Uncategorized

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Walmer Castle

While the boys in Ramsgate were out to sea racing their hearts out this past summer, a friend and I drove down the coast just south of Deal in Kent. I thought it was the perfect place to recall on these last days of winter.

Dramatic skies, but perfect touring weather. Photo by me.

Dramatic skies, but perfect touring weather. Photo by me.

It was a short drive from Ramsgate, and after a short stroll on the pebble beach…

The beach across the road from Walmer Castle. Photo by me.

The beach across the road from Walmer Castle. Photo by me.

… we found the castle.  It was a bit of a strange tour.

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The actual castle was built during the reign of Henry the VIII. But the interiors had all been renovated to suit a more modern Duke of Wellington who entertained Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother when he held the post of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports for 23 years.

The centuries old castle. Photo by me.

The centuries old castle. Photo by me.

We found it rather dark and gloomy and quickly retreated to the more inviting gardens.

Walmer Gardens. Photo by me.

Walmer Gardens. Photo by me.

The artichokes attracted a constant flotilla of bees. Photo by me.

The artichokes attracted a constant flotilla of bees. Photo by me.

The kitchen garden as we see it now, dates back to 1725, although it is likely that fruit and vegetables have been grown there for at least three hundred years when it was a garrison.

The kitchen garden was a favorite. Photo by me

The kitchen garden was a favorite. Photo by me

Onions all lined up in a row. Photo by me.

Onions all lined up in a row. Photo by me.

It was the perfect day to explore a garden.

Runner beans in the garden. Photo by me.

Runner beans in the garden. Photo by me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter at Highgrove

19 Thursday Dec 2013

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Cotswolds, Highgrove

Highgrove in the snow.

Highgrove in the snow.

I came across this photo this week as I was busy putting up our Christmas decorations…very appropriate with all the snow still crisscrossing our country.  This is Highgrove, Prince Charles’ home in The Cotswolds in England where he and Diana raised their two boys.

We toured the gardens this past summer, and they were spectacular.  This particular view is from the cow pastures which stretch out for miles in front of the home.  I loved the vines almost covering the front of the entry.  Mike and I lingered at this spot for quite a while just taking in the perfect English countryside.

Happy Holidays to all, and safe travels if you are going to visit loved ones.

 

IWM Duxford

30 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by pat in England, History, Travel, Uncategorized

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Duxford, Imperial War Museum, IWM

Our very first week in England this past summer, on our way south from Cambridge, we noticed a sign on the motorway next to an airfield for the Imperial War Museums, Duxford. My Beloved Brit was familiar with the airfield and museums, but had never been. Even though it was raining, we decided to pop in for a little lunch and a look around.

Big planes and little planes and everything in between. Photo by me.

Big planes and little planes and everything in between. Photo by me.

Of course MBB was in heaven.  All these planes and miles of British history in one spot. There are acres and acres of airplane hangers filled with exhibitions.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

It was fun to explore British aviation history in building after building located at the actual site of the famous British WWI and WWII airfield. There are over two hundred aircraft as well as tanks, military vehicles and boats. I think my favorite building was the Battle of Britain exhibition.  It brought that part of history alive.

The famous Memphis Belle. Photo by me

The famous Memphis Belle. Photo by me

And another astonishing piece of “history”…The Concord, which I remember seeing taking off from Dulles Airport near Washington DC many years ago.

The famous Concord. Photo by me

The famous Concord. Photo by me

It looks so small now and dated, but amazing that it went from England to the U.S. in 2 hours and 56 minutes in 1974.  Sounds like heaven after the 8 1/2 hour flight we had just had a few days earlier.

The cockpit of the Concord. Photo by me.

The cockpit of the Concord. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

All in all, a fascinating day. Wishing everyone safe travels after the Thanksgiving Holiday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kensington Palace Fashion Rules

06 Friday Sep 2013

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Diana, Fashion Rules, Kensington Palace, Princess of Wales

We spent a morning at Kensington Palace earlier this week. Another glorious early September day in London.

The Sunken Garden. Photo by me.

The Sunken Garden. Photo by me.

I wanted to visit the palace again and see the new Fashion Rules exhibition.

The public entrance to Kensington Palace. Photo by me.

The public entrance to Kensington Palace. Photo by me.

New this year, the exhibition of dresses from the collections of HM The Queen, Princess Margaret, and Diana, Princess of Wales has proved to be very popular.

The 1950s: HM The Queen. Photo by me.

The 1950s: HM The Queen. Photo by me.

The workmanship and style of the dresses was amazing.  It was fabulous to see the craftsmanship of the garments up close.

1960s and 70s Princess Margaret. Photo by me.

1960s and 70s Princess Margaret. Photo by me.

It really did recall a specific time vividly through fashion.

My Beloved brit reckoned the fur trim was supposed to add some warmth to the coat. Photo by me.

The card said the fur added some warmth to the coat. My Beloved Brit reckoned they were kidding. Photo by me.

A past era, revisited in cloth and color and style.

Elizabeth I. Photo by me.

Elizabeth I. Photo by me of the exhibition film.

The Diana, Princess of Wales display featured five gowns that looked so familiar from past newspaper photos.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

For the Japan State visit, a dress the color of cherry blossoms. Photo by me.

For the Japan State Visit, a dress the color of cherry blossoms on the left. Photo by me.

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I remember when she wore this dress with the metallic stars–she was such a style icon. Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Photo by me of the exhibition film.

And outside the palace, the golden gates on the south side were decorated with notes, clippings and floral tributes in memory of the princess.  It was the anniversary of her death on August 31st, and there were reminders throughout London.

Photo by me.

Photo by me.

Kensington Palace had been her home where she raised her boys, so here more than anywhere there were thoughts of her life.

The gates outside the road to the palace. Photo by me

The gates outside the road to the palace. Photo by me

Even across the street from the palace road, a cafe helps keep her memory alive.

Cafe Diana across from the palace road. Photo by me.

Cafe Diana across from the palace road. Photo by me.

And then there is the future, celebrated at this same cafe Diana herself used to pop in to for a cold drink.

In celebration of baby George. Photo by me.

In celebration of baby George. Photo by me.

The line of a tradition carries on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If it’s Bank Holiday Monday, this must be London

26 Monday Aug 2013

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Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Westminster Abbey

I left My Beloved Brit happily sailing on the Crouch River in Eastern England, and took the train in to London.

Ready to start the day.  The River Crouch. Photo by me.

Ready to start the day. The River Crouch. Photo by me.

Obviously many others had the same idea.  It was the Bank Holiday Monday at the end of summer, the last day off many families will have until Christmas! Remember, in the UK there is no Thanksgiving holiday.

Many others had the same idea of going down to The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.

Many others had the same idea of going down to The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.

It was the perfect day to head to The Mall, the main street in front of the palace.

The Victoria Fountain in front of the palace. Photo by me.

The Victoria Fountain in front of the palace. Photo by me.

Heading down The Mall, I stopped in front of Clarence House, the current residence of Prince Charles and Camilla, and former residence of the Queen Mother.  It was only open for one more week, so I took the opportunity to ask if there were any open times left. As luck would have it, I got one of the last openings on the spot.

The blue morning room at Clarence House, from the official royal website.

The blue morning room at Clarence House, from the official royal website.

No photos allowed, and it was very warm with no air-conditioning (now we know why they all head to Balmoral for August). But it was still fascinating. It’s a beautiful home.

The changing of the guard in front of Clarence House. Photo by me.

The changing of the guard in front of Clarence House. Photo by me.

It was time to cut across St. James’s Park and pick up a bottle of ice-cold water, and head towards Westminster Abbey.

Bucking ham Palace from St. James Park. Photo by me.

Buckingham Palace from St. James’s Park. Photo by me.

A waterfowl staying cool in St. James's Park. Photo by me.

A waterfowl staying cool in St. James’s Park. Photo by me.

The park in summer. Photo by me

The park in summer. Photo by me

And of course this is England, so there are fabulous flowers. Photo by me.

And of course this is England, so there are fabulous flowers. Photo by me.

I got to Westminster Abbey and headed for the ticket entrance.  The Abbey has been on my list for some time, and I have never managed to get there in time to get admitted. But this time I had luck.

Westminster Abbey in August. Photo by me.

Westminster Abbey in August. Photo by me.

Again, no photos were allowed inside, and it is a church with many, many tombs and chapels, so it is understandable.  It gave me such a sense of history as I gazed on the tombs of kings from the 12th century, Queen Elizabeth the First, Mary Queen of Scotts, Darwin…it just goes on and on.

The Abbey from the Cloister. Photo by me.

The Abbey from the Cloister. Photo by me.

And of course the whole thing looks so absolutely familiar from the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey. Mirror.co.uk/Pic:PA

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey. Mirror.co.uk/Pic:PA

And then there was that very famous coronation 60 years ago.  In the Chapter house  there is an exhibition on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place at the abbey, and the original painting by Australian artist Heimans, which is spectacular, was still on exhibition.

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The painting by Ralph Heimans. Photo by me.

I had read that this painting had been damaged by a vandal in June who sprayed paint on it.  It was good to see that the artist was able to bring it back to its original glory.

Detail.  The Queen is standing in the Abbey on the spot where she was crowned in 1953. Photo by me.

Detail. The Queen is standing in the Abbey on the spot where she was crowned in 1953. Photo by me.

I must say, my time in Westminster gave me pause.  The sense of history, tradition and mortality was palatable.

With that, I came back to my room, watched the sun set, and planned on heading back to Burnham-on-Crouch the next day.

Goodnight, London. Photo by me.

Goodnight, London. Photo by me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Downing Street and The White House

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

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10 Downing Street, Prime Minister, The White House, Washington DC

10 Downing Street has been the “locale” of British Prime Ministers since 1735, over 50 years before construction began on The White House.

Winston Churchill emerges from 10 Downing Street flashing a V for Victory

Winston Churchill emerges from 10 Downing Street flashing a V for Victory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s instantly recognizable black door has shielded some of the most important decisions made in the last 275 years…the First and Second World Wars, the ending of The Empire, the building of the British nuclear bomb, handling the economic crisis of the Great Depression…just to name a few.

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The White House, on the other hand, has only been on its current location since construction began in 1792, and was first occupied by President John Adams.  The total cost to build was $232,372, and until after the Civil War it was the largest house in the United States. (The British burned it August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, but did not destroy it. We’ve forgiven them since then.)

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The White House

 

Both 10 Downing Street and The White House are the official residences, and also house the offices of The Prime Minister and The President, respectively. Both also are used to host countless receptions for both national and overseas guests.

Prime Minister Winston Churchill along with Roosevelt's Joint Chiefs of Staff outside The White House May 24, 1943. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

Prime Minister Winston Churchill along with Roosevelt’s Joint Chiefs of Staff outside The White House May 24, 1943. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

The 55,000 square foot White House is 168 feet long by 85 feet wide (152 feet with its porticos), and is on 18 acres of land, with 132 rooms.

President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson walk through White House Cross hall with guest of honor, Prime Minister Harold Wilson, June 1967

President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson walk through White House Cross hall with guest of honor, Prime Minister Harold Wilson, June 1967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Downing Street is much bigger than it appears from outside. In the late 18th century, the house on Downing Street was joined to a more spacious and formidable building located behind it. And over the decades it has also taken over most of 11 and 12 Downing Street. It is hard to find out exactly how many square feet or how many rooms there might be, but everyone concurs that it is a labyrinth of hallways, reception rooms and office space. William Pitt the Younger, who last lived in the house in 1806, referred to it as “My vast, awkward house”.

Margaret Thatcher and Nancy Reagen in the recption area at 10 Downing Street

Margaret Thatcher and Nancy Reagan in the reception area at 10 Downing Street

The White House, of course, is white. 10 Downing Street is black. When it was refurbished in the early 60s, it was discovered it was not black at all, but that pollution had resulted in the black appearance over the yellow brick. To keep the familiar appearance, the newly cleaned yellow bricks were painted black to match their previous color.

President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan chat with Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the East sitting Hall, November 9, 1985. Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library

President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan chat with Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the East Sitting Hall, November 9, 1985. Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Downing Street’s Cabinet Office has its own official mouser, Larry the Cat. Larry was recruited from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home “on recommendation of his mousing skills”. On the 10 Downing Street website it is concluded that since joining the staff, he has made a significant impact.

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Larry the Cat

 

I wonder how he would get along with Beau…

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Moving Day

19 Wednesday Jun 2013

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Kensington Palace, William & Kate

William and Kate, otherwise known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, move in to their new quarters at Kensington Palace sometime before the end of this year.  It is the beginning of a new and more visible royal role for the couple, as they ease ever more quickly into a very public life.  They must have mixed feelings about the move, but excited especially with the new baby due in the next month.

Kensington Palace from the more public East side. Photo by me

Kensington Palace from the more public East side. Photo by me

They will soon live in Apartment 1A, formerly the home of Princess Margaret. Up to now the apartment has remained unused since Princess Margaret’s death in 2002. They currently have a small, two-bedroom apartment residence at the palace.

The entrance to the beautiful street that Kensington Palace is on, as well as many embassies. Photography is not allowed on this street once you get past these white walls. Photo by me

When I walked by Kensington Palace this past November, I noticed workers busily installing great black iron spikes along the top of this lovely garden wall.  Increased security I’m sure.  A strange world we now live in.

There was also extensive rewiring, new plumbing and the removal of asbestos. What fun to decorate all 20 rooms, including a nursery. The Duchess has had her last public royal appearance before the birth of the baby, and I am sure she will use some of that quiet time to finish furnishing her new home.

The beautiful walls around Kensington Palace, before the addition of spikes. Photo by me

I can only wish them years of happiness raising a family is this idyllic place.

Royal Yacht Britannia’s Interior Design Sketches

13 Thursday Jun 2013

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Britannia, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, The Royal Yacht

For the first time in 60 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia’s interior state rooms’ sketches by architect Sir Hugh Casson have been handed over to a trust by his daughter, according to an article in the Daily Mail. To see all the glorious details in the article, click here! The yacht was used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip from 1953 until 1997, 44 years in service.

From the Daily Mail article, the original rendering of the Duke of Edinburgh's stateroom on the Royal Yacht Britannia.

From the Daily Mail article, the original rendering of the Duke of Edinburgh’s stateroom on the Royal Yacht Britannia.

We toured the yacht when we were in Scotland a few years ago, and it is magical.  I could only dream of touring the empire on such a floating palace.

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