As you travel through Europe, there are some places you expect to have a certain reaction to, and others you go into unknowing. Through my years of studying, I knew a little about the Salisbury Cathedral. But what I didn’t know, was the impact the building would have on both of us as we traveled, […]
Rollestone Manor Offers History, Convenience and More #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
While we traveled around the English countryside, one of my goals was to not just see parts of history but to experience it as well. During a couple day tour of the Wiltshire region, we were invited to stay at the Rollestone Manor, who’s name alone evokes a little bit of wanderlust of its own. […]
A Look at Over Twelve Centuries of History Inside the Bath Abbey #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
Everywhere you look in the city of Bath, there is history surrounding you. The stones you’re walking on are the same ones that have been there for centuries, and the building’s exteriors tell you just about a bit about the history they’ve seen. At the heart of the city is the Bath Abbey, an active […]
Walk in the Footsteps of History at The Roman Baths #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
At the heart of the city of Bath is a small sign hanging off a 19th century building that marks the entrance of The Roman Baths. Surrounded by modern shops, bistros and buildings that while hundreds of years old, are still in their infancy compared to what is behind the door. The temple at The […]
History, Magic and More Inside the Lacock Abbey #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
Just a few of miles from Chippenham is the small village of Lacock. The village is an active village that is actually owned by the National Trust. While you may have never heard of the village of Lacock, you have most likely seen it, and it’s Abbey in movies, TV shows and documentaries. The village of […]
The Pear Tree Inn offers Modern Conveniences inside a 17th Century Farmhouse #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
When traveling, usually the focus is the attractions and the destination. For us, the lodging sometimes becomes an afterthought along the way, it’s a place we drop our things and pass out for a few hours in between adventures. But recently we found a bed and breakfast that could make us stop, pause and enjoy […]
Experiencing Stonehenge and Why You Should Too! #timeforwiltshire #wanderreal
From as early as elementary school we are taught about Stonehenge – the prehistoric monument in the English countryside that no one knows exactly how or why it was built. It is a place we learned more about in my college Architectural History courses, and one that quickly was added to my bucket list of […]