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Written by our specialist tour leaders, these articles explore hidden gems, historical events and artistic masterpieces, enriching your upcoming travels with their unique perspectives.
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Hallelujah! for Irish Music and its Great Gardens
Let us sing in praise of one of Ireland’s finest gardens, Danesmoate House, home of Adam Clayton, rock legend and bass player of the Irish band U2 and of another rock legend, well maybe that’s not quite the right word to describe a musical genius as famous in his day as U2 are in this – George Frideric Handel and his connection to Dublin.
Sezincote House
The Cotswolds have been much in the news lately. Not only do the King (at Highgrove), the Beckhams, the Camerons, Kate Moss, Hugh Grant, various minor royalty and most recently Beyoncé, and of course Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat have homes there, but now it’s wealthy Americans who have made the Cotswolds their summer holiday destination of choice.