Queens Park house gets thorough refresh spanning style, size and energy performance by Architecture for London
Alta Plaza Park Victorian on 45′ Wide Parcel Sells in San Francisco for $7.8M SOLD | Built c.1890 | 4,510 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 4 Baths | 0.13 Acres 2767 Clay Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94115 A spectacular Victorian home nestled on a rare 45′ wide parcel in Pacific Heights facing […]
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The home is located in Zilker Park and is extremely walkable to many outstanding restaurants and bars on S Lamar as well as Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake.
The pursuit of lock picking is as old as the lock, which is itself as old as civilization. But in the entire history of the world, there was only one brief moment, lasting about 70 years, where you could put something under lock and key — a chest, a safe, your home — and have
In North Wales, a spectacular Victorian manor comes back to life as a luxury hotel.
A crash course in Victorian buildings found around the city.
Echo Park, located in the northwest part of Downtown Los Angeles, is one of the most famous neighborhoods in the city because of its many activities that
From enchanting architecture and stylish gardens to historic towns, Germany’s Thuringia, a favourite destination of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, has got it all.
Rooted in English landscape, manor house, and ecclesiastical design, Gothic Revival style furnishings have delighted designers and collectors for decades.
We’re all feeling the cold this week as temperatures plummeted from nippy to flippin’ freezing levels following the weekend’s snowfall. In a bid to warm things back up, we’re brining you details of a truly unique wedding venue in the north west that has tropical vibes all year round! Introducing
Several days ago, I came across The Mystery of Love, Courtship and Marriage Explained by Henry J Wehman, published in 1890. This hilarious book includes guides for “popping” the question and writing love letters, as well as how to “manage” a beau to make him propose marriage. Today, we will learn the subtle art of handkerchief and … Continue reading "The Mystery of Love, Courtship and Marriage Explained — Handkerchief and Fan Flirtations"
This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.
If you have been to Whitby you will recognise Frank Meadow Sutcliffe's photography. Here we discover just who was Frank Meadow Sutcliffe?
Magnificent Victorian era streetscape at Kerferd Road in Melbourne's Albert Park. This rendered brick terrace, with tower, was built in 1882 and is of architectural significance as an important example of the Victorian Filigree style of which Melbourne has one of the world's largest collections.
Hit the road and explore some of Victoria's best-looking national parks
Buxton Park Arboretum 5.4 acres (2.2 ha) is an arboretum and botanical garden located at the intersection of North Buxton Street and West Girard Avenue, Indianola, Iowa. It is open to the public without charge.The Arboretum was donated to the town in 1906 by William and Francis Buxton. It now contains formal botanical gardens with twelve flowerbeds, an arboretum, a fountain, and a gazebo.
Young Robert Collier had an unsettled life in the slums of the Victorian capital. But the philanthropic Martin Ware was looking out for him.
A collection of garden structures.
London's best parks are vibrant green spaces with gardens, like Hampstead Heath, Green Park, and Hyde Park, or they're romantic spots like the canals of Little Venice. You have the panoramic views in Primrose Hill, a deer-friendly stroll through Richmond Park, or an open-air show at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
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The taxman’s taken all my dough / and left me in my stately home /Lazing on a sunny afternoon. [Ray Davies] After last week’s look at a couple of the lost houses of Campden Hill I was r…
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This guide to park walks in London will show you the best parks in London for walks. From gardens to green spaces, it has the top trails.
Beautiful 1870s dress, garden etc (The Aesthetic Dress Movement). Photo: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, close to Whitby.
A Victorian garden party may extend from afternoon into evening, or it may be entirely an evening affair -- and here were the best ways to set everything up.
These are the fascinating photos of Victorian 'Banner ladies' phenomenon - where businesses across the United States in the late 1800s would drape young women in the items they sold.
