A year ago I wrote a post about Maidenhead, in which I mentioned that there was a club called ‘Hungaria River Club’ in the Bridge Gardens next to the Maidenhead bridge. I wondered then and have been wondering since why…
Perhaps you would agree with me that the English humour is different, distinctive and the English are quirky. Benny Hill, Monthy Python’s Flying Circus, Mr Bean, You rang, M’Lord? just to mention a few of the most popular English comedies…
By the early Victorian era, the mistress of every wealthy household had to represent the family in a stylish way. Her appearance at events, balls or even at home had to be immaculate. For her perfect looks, she needed help…
What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Wellington’? As for me, I can think of 4 things: The Duke of Wellington The capital of New-Zealand Wellington boots aka the Wellies Beef Wellington Let’s see if there is…
When Roux at Skindles, another restaurant which is expected to win a Michelin Star, opened on the other side of the river, Bill and I sighed and asked the question: “Yet another one…?” You could ask why we reacted the…
Now, listen and learn, son! Tea, is a herb, that has been dried out. So to bring it back to life you have to infuse it, in boiling water. That is BOILING water! Every, everywhere I have been in this…
My generation… erm… so those who still remember the 80s, probably can recall that the first foreign channels appearing in Hungary were the German SAT1, PRO7, RTL and the British Sky and Super channels. (Music Television Europe appeared a few…
I must admit, I always thought the English have hardly any ancient, authentic customs left, so I was quite surprised when I discovered that not only have the English a nativity play (just like betlehemezés in Hungary), but they also…
At the beginning of December as we approach Christmas, I realise I have to do a big cleaning in the house. In Hungary we normally have two big cleanings every year: one in spring (around or before Easter) and one…
What comes to your mind when you see a Chesterfield sofa? A billiard room, or a library in an English country house? A gentlemen’s club in London? A cosy English pub? A study full of smoke and Churchill sitting on…