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The Jersey War Tunnels and the Island’s German Occupation
During World War II, the only British soil to be occupied by the German Armed Forces were the islands of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel. This occupation lasted five years. The aftermath is still visible with the underground Jersey War Tunnels located at St. Lawerence.
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The Magnificent Seven – Brompton Cemetery
A slightly morbid and macabre London destination compared to the local tourist attractions is Brompton Cemetery. Nestled in Kensington and Chelsea, the cemetery has been opened since 1840, making it one of the large seven ancient private cemeteries in London. Brompton Cemetery During one of the population booms in London, local parish churches who would customarily bury the public couldn’tĀ cope with the increased demands and were becoming increasingly overcrowded. An unexpected Parisian inspiration led to the consecration of the first London public cemeteries as an alternative to local churches. One of Seven One of the youngest of the seven, boasting 39 acres and over 205,000 burials at over 35,000 graves.…
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Mischief Managed At The Harry Potter Studio Tour
I started reading the first Harry Potter books in 2001. I read them greedily, pouring myself into the pages and escaping into another world. The world that J.K. Rowling made, captivated me. So naturally, when Warner Brothers opened the doors to Pinewood Studios, I wanted to visit and see behind the scenes for myself. Warner Brothers Studios When you first enter the tour, past the cupboard under the stairs, you are taken into a prescreening room with some disgustingly enthusiastic hosts to watch a short 5-minute clip on what the tour holds. I really want to tell you about the tour but also want to keep it a bit of a…
