March 2010

The Culinary Treasures of Ludlow

[caption id="TheCulinaryTreasuresofLudlow_Feature" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Ebullient Graham Moore, landlord at The Unicorn, happily pulled me a pint of the expert’s choice at the recent Ludlow Food Festival.[/caption]

Dateline

Dorchester, Dorset

Yorkshire and the Lake District

THIS IS THE LAND of Roman occupation and Viking invasion. Castles and cathedrals, barren hillsides dotted with sheep, abbey ruins and friendly country pubs: from Yorkshire to Cumbria, England’s North Country is rich with enchanting lore and dramatic scenery.

Living the History: Northwest Through the Marches

Hidden St. Paul’s, Vampires in the Graveyard and Champagne in Covent Garden

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The Music of Hope and Glory

A Bath in Harrogate

Up the Welsh and Down Below

Fife Kingdom of Nooks and Crannies

A Day to Visit Penzance

[caption id="ADaytoVisitPenzance_Feature" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] From the harbor, the old town of Penzance rises uphill. The saltwater swimming pool, arcades, souvenir stands and informal seafront eateries give way to a town center of parks, museums and the daily life of its residents—humans and seabirds alike.[/caption]

Beyond the Bookshelf

The Anglo-File

A Commonplace Book

[caption id="ACommonplaceBook_img1" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The gatehouse and curtain wall of Ludlow Castle face the active medieval marketplace.[/caption]