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Great Britain, London: Pub Dining in London
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First taste of Fish and Chips and mushy peas in a typical English Pub.
Great Britain, London: A Prince of a Man
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A chance to “dress up” as Prince Albert in Kensington Palace, London.
Great Britain, London: Queen for a Minute
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We loved the way you could maneuver the reflections in a glass case in Kensington Palace to look like you are wearing Queen Victoria’s crown.
Great Britain, London: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
She was quite the catch.
Great Britain, London: Princess Di’s Gowns
Diana’s gowns are displayed in Kensington Palace with descriptions of where she wore them. She was much taller than we thought.
Great Britain, London: A Princess Sitting at a Queen’s Desk
Photo op at Queen Victoria’s desk in Kensington Palace. On the desk are her diary notes from the day when she became Queen in this very Palace.
Great Britain, London: The World’s Princess
Photos of Princess Di and her boys in Kensington Palace which is included on the London City Pass.
Great Britain, London: Royal Wallpaper
Loved loved loved the wallpaper drawings of Princess Diana in Kensington Palace where she lived. Her sons now live here with their families. This wall is hidden in a little hallway near the public bathroom.
Great Britain, London: Queen Victoria’s Gown
Picture yourself walking around in this gown. Queen Victoria did. She was much smaller than we think.
US: Halifax, NC – The British are Coming to Historic Halifax
The British are taking over Halifax! The town will be under control of invading Cornwalis’ troops. Participate as a towns person in Halifax Revolutionary War Days: The British Occupation of Halifax. Keep your paperwork handy, as you may have to show it to a British sentry.
Concentrated on Halifax’s military heritage during the 18th and early 19th centuries, Market Square, where troops mustered and where produce and goods were bought and sold, is the focal point of the event. Activities occur throughout the site including: tours of the historic buildings and military encampments, military drill and maneuvers, historic weapons demonstrations, presentations on local history, 18th Century tactical demonstrations, period dancing and music and a revolutionary era skirmish. Parking is FREE. Admission is FREE for 10 and under, $2 per person.
Location: Historic Halifax, 25 Saint David St., Halifax, NC 27839
Dates: June 17 – 18, 2017
Time: 10 – 4pm
Tel: 252-583-7191
nchistoricsites.org/halifax
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visithalifax.com