Cragside – the ultimate Victorian country house
Cragside is a fascinating Victorian country house built on a rocky crag in Northumberland. It’s not only famous for its…
A Rococo gem: Claydon House
We visited a really special country house the other day. The house itself doesn't look anything special on the…
How England is changing
Like everything else in the world England is too changing. This change can be felt not only by those…
Other male servants: the hall boy, the chauffeur and the gardener
There were other male servants working in English households beside the house steward, the butler, the footman and the…
The history of the folly
Anywhere you go, you can bump into follies in England. Some of the finest follies are to be found…
A classic English summer dessert: Eton Mess
Eton Mess is a classic, English summer dessert that consists of meringue, cream and strawberries. English summer is…
Podcast: The history of the sandwich and English culture
On 6th April 2022 I talked about the history of the sandwich and the English culture on a Hungarian…
A long weekend in Yorkshire
There's something good in every bad they say. Well, I tend to agree with that. As our bathroom renovation…
What to expect in Downton Abbey: A New Era?
When it was announced back in 2019 that there would be a new episode of Downton Abbey, I sort…
The English chocolate
When I was still living in Hungary and only visited England on business trips, I always bought some chocolate…