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Hace 8 horas · When a fire damaged older apartments in 1691, it remained the largest palace in Europe, the scale of which is addressed by Simon Thurley: ‘Whitehall was indeed the largest royal Palace in Europe: it covered twenty–three acres compared with Versailles’ seven and a half, the Escorial’s eight and a half, and Hampton Court’s modest six’ (Thurley, 1998, p. 47).
Hace 8 horas · Far from being a quaint tradition, companion planting offers a multitude of benefits for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. In the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle, we have embraced companion planting for its many benefits to our plants, soil and visitors.. Here, Keeper of the Walled Garden Daniel Coombes explores how companion planting has transformed the Walled Garden into a ...
Hace 8 horas · In a significant move towards revitalizing Newhaven, the planning committee at Lewes District Council has approved the ambitious redevelopment of the promenade above West Beach. This landmark project promises to transform the area into a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike. The approved plans include a new 378m² restaurant, an outdoor ...
Hace 1 hora · DRIVING THE DAY. PLAYING THE LONG GAME: Rachel Reeves will have the next three days to prepare for the next five years as she looks to set the 2029 election’s dividing lines just weeks after Brits last went to the polls. Reeves will on Monday claim a £20 billion black hole was left by the last government, in an attempt to prove Labour’s ...
Hace 8 horas · Dame Edna Everage, often known simply as Dame Edna, is a character created and performed by late Australian comedian Barry Humphries, known for her lilac-coloured ("wisteria hue") hair and cat eye glasses ("face furniture"); her favourite flower, the gladiolus ("gladdies"); and her boisterous greeting "Hello, Possums!"As Dame Edna, Humphries wrote several books, including an autobiography, My ...
Hace 8 horas · ALEX BRUMMER: I fear Starmer and Miliband are creating a taxpayer-funded white elephant that will decimate our energy security. By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail. Published: 19:12 EDT, 25 July ...
Hace 8 horas · Elizabeth's parents, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.Anne was executed within three years of Elizabeth's birth. Elizabeth was born at Greenwich Palace on 7 September 1533 and was named after her grandmothers, Elizabeth of York and Lady Elizabeth Howard. She was the second child of Henry VIII of England born in wedlock to survive infancy. Her mother was Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn.
