Spend Some Time With A Classy Lady It has been a number of years (actually a few decades) since we last visited and, while it is hard to believe that a city, which is over two and a half centuries old, can change a lot in that time, it really has and much for theContinue reading “The Historic Charleston, South Carolina”
Category Archives: A Bit Of History
The Remarkable Hoi An, Vietnam
Visiting the historic and well preserved town of Hoi An, Vietnam not far from Da Nang.
Walking Past A Street Sign…
This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”
Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church
The Church Of St. Luke, Liverpool, England This landmark church is commonly referred to as the bombed-out church. It was constructed between 1811 and 1832. Besides being intended as a parish church it was also to be used as a ceremonial venue by the city government as well as a concert hall. St. Luke’s wasContinue reading “Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church”
A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover
The Dover Museum in Dover, England is one of the oldest museums in Kent England. It was originally founded in 1836 and is now one of the county’s premier tourist attractions. Even better the admission is free. Much of its new popularity has come from the addition of the Dover Bronze Age Boat. In 1991Continue reading “A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover”
Dutch Windmills
An Empire Founded On Wind Throughout history most empires have been founded using the power of swords, cavalry and war ships but there are a few whose tools were trading, manufacturing and exploration. Four hundred years ago there was an emerging world power based on just that formula. This nation was known by a numberContinue reading “Dutch Windmills”