Man at work in kitchen

Kitchen refurbishment

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October 28th 2008
This blog is mainly for the benefit of those of you who have visited us, and seen the 19th century squalor which has been our kitchen. Well, maybe things aren’t hugely better yet, but we have made a start, having paused for breath after our efforts with the ancient boiler. We picked, as we thought, the only wall in the house which was absolutely flat to fit a run of wall cupboards. With the ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more