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Eleanorblog

http://beloved-eleanor.co.uk/blog

Personal blog with a mix of history, some about Eleanor of Castile, and lots of my other interests like art, photography, films, music and humour.

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  • Knitted News

    Posted on Friday October 30th, 2009 at 16:50 in art, photos

    Time for another knitted update from the Mum’s latest creations. The Mum has been busy this year, not only with her own creations, but with some commissions.  First up was a request to provide bats for sale at some bat walks in August: She al...

  • Bletchley Park

    Posted on Monday October 26th, 2009 at 16:16 in exhibitions, history, places to go

    Some of you will already of heard of Bletchley. World War II Codebreakers Spies Some simply because the Victorian house is amazing also. Or maybe even because you saw the film Enigma, and wanted to know more about the codebreakers. Truth is, Bletch...

  • The Cameo, Plus Other Pictorial News

    Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 14:53 in art, books, jewellery, antique

    As promised in my previous post, here amongst other things is the early plastic (probably early twentieth century) cameo brooch I bought at the antiques/collectibles shop at Haddo. It is dark brown, detailed and gorgeous!  Didn’t hurt that it ...

  • Christmas Events At Castle Fraser

    Posted on Wednesday October 21st, 2009 at 14:32 in places to go

    Yes, it’s that time of the year again where I give you the details of our Christmas events at the castle. This year we will be having our traditional carols week, plus a family fun weekend.  Please see poster with all events. Are ye coming?! ...

  • (Near) End of Season Castle Update

    Posted on Monday October 19th, 2009 at 15:16 in places to go, blahblahblah

    I can’t believe how fast the year has gone – and it’s that time again, when the end of castle season looms. Hmm, update, well… The Castle Fraser Restaurant has been up and running since August, and I’m told is doing wel...

  • A Few Loose Ends

    Posted on Monday October 5th, 2009 at 14:26 in books, TV, history, films, places to go, eleanor, blahblahblah

    Here’s the part where I finally get to update on lots of things that I’ve been either doing or attempting to do this year. With reference to castle visits.  I managed to visit Delgatie Castle again, and it was sunny too.  I think it cou...

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This blog is currently rated a 4.88 out of a possible 5 based on 8 comments.

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Scotland is one of my favorite countries. Their music and landscape is particularly lovely. They have a fascinating history and heritage, and I am glad that I found a blog dedicated to that. Thanks.

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I am repeat reader - which says a lot for the site. Keep up the great work!

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I read this blog almost every day. Alison is so interesting! But really a lot of fun too. You simply must check this blog out today!

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Great Blog, especially if your into English history. Really enjoyed my visit and have joined your neighbourhood so I can keep up with new posts.

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