We’ve come to the 9th and final day of my day trips to Sussex to find tiny ancient churches. I certainly saved the best until last as these little churches blew me away with their beauty - in the centre of a village, in the middle of a field, hidden down a farm track, on the top of a hill ………
Read moreChurches in Sussex (8th day trip)
Apologies for taking so long to post the 8th day trip visiting churches in Sussex. The delay is due to my moving to Sydney to live in late October. As you can imagine it was a bit stressful in the weeks prior to departure. Once I arrived in Sydney I had to find a home to rent (another story!). If you are interested in following how I furnish my Victorian rental house in Sydney’s Paddington, on a budget follow me on Instagram (@angelabuntcreative.com
Read moreChurches in Sussex (6th day trip)
After five of these day trips in search of historic little parish churches in Sussex, I couldn’t wait to research and plan the next one. I was still fixated on Sussex so this time I selected the following six churches and one historic house, Firle Place.
Read moreChurches in Sussex (5th day trip)
Exactly a week after the previous day trip to visit three Kent churches and Great Dixter, I was back out again with a very ambitious list of churches in Sussex to visit. This was by far the longest list (seven churches and a musuem) and I was determined to see them all.
Read moreChurches and Great Dixter (4th day trip)
Day 4 included a visit to Great Dixter gardens. Given that it’s a fair schlep to Great Dixter, I identified three beautiful Kent churches to visit in the vicinity.
Read moreChurches in Sussex (3rd day trip)
I was really starting to enjoy these days out on my own with my camera so decided to venture back into Sussex a week after the previous trip, armed with another list of churches.
Read moreChurches in Sussex (2nd day trip)
If you read my previous blog post, Visiting Churches in Sussex (day 1), you will know that I am doing day trips to Sussex in search of the little churches often found in woodland, at the end of lanes, in hamlets or villages – steeped in history. I’ve focused on Sussex as it’s not too far to travel by car and it’s a beautiful county.
Read moreChurches in Sussex (1st day trip)
I decided not to have a summer holiday this year and instead do day trips to Sussex which is only about 80-90 minutes from home, on my own with my DSLR camera for company. I wanted to focus on visiting historic little Sussex churches in obscure places.
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London's Saatchi Gallery is a must-see for art, design and style lovers. I visited to see the Sam Taylor-Johnson photography exhibition featuring 34 photographs capturing the private rooms of mademoiselle Coco Chanel at her 31 Rue Cambon apartment. They were absolutely stunning and worth a visit.
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A garden of surprises at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, located in Kent in England's south east, is a glorious haven of history, architecture and floral delights. Take a virtual stroll through the gardens with me.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — Brompton Cemetery
The Brompton Cemetery, one of Britain's oldest and most sacred garden cemeteries, is a joy to visit whether you're a history buff, an architectural and landscape enthusiast, a tourist or a local. Take a virtual tour of the grounds with me.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — Highgate Cemetery (East)
The highgate cemetery is renowned for its funerary architecture and the tranquility of its grounds. Take a virtual tour with me here.
Read moreTour the Magnificent Seven cemeteries — West Norwood
The West Norwood cemetery is one of the "Magnificent Seven" in London. Steeped in significant history and stunning funerary architecture, it's worth a tour. Visit virtually with me here.
Read moreCelebrating flora at the Chelsea Physic Garden
One of my favourite places in London, the Chelsea Physic Garden, is tucked away alongside the Thames river and is a celebration of the beauty and the importance of plants.
Read moreSupper at London's House of Commons
Take a virtual tour of London's House of Commons and Westminster Abbey.
Read moreThe appeal of converted London mews
These days, old London mews stables have been converted into dwellings and they are modernised and considered highly desirable places to live.
Read moreHidden treasures to experience in London
The New River Walk in Islington, London, is a man-made park along a stretch of the New River which was originally created as an aqueduct to bring water from the River Lea in Hertfordshire to Amwell Spring by Sadlers Wells.
Read moreExperiencing London's iconic Gherkin building
30 St Mary Axe, affectionately known as the 'Gherkin', is a landmark curvilinear 40-storey office building in the heart of London's financial centre and is unlike any other ever conceived.
Read moreFinding second-hand furniture at the Lewes Flea Market
Lewes
The beautiful historic town of Lewes with its two-level flea market is a perfect place to visit to source special pieces for your home. The market has several rooms crammed with stuff and it's so much cheaper than London prices.
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