Houghton Hall

From a distance

September 14th 2018
Sunshine and a clear calendar induced me to amble over to Houghton Hall in the western part of Norfolk County. I had seen the home featured on several history programs, and was eager to walk the estate myself. A grand Palladian pile, Houghton was built in 1722 by Sir Robert Walpole, England’s first “Prime” Minister (”the first among equals”). He achieved this singular feat by gaining th ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more

19th September 2018

Kier
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Beautiful Sights
Amazing home and furnishings. I am puzzled why anyone would buy the outside stairs to help pay a debt. Curious! The interior shots were beautiful and the grounds were also so well cared for and maintained. Thanks for sharing your journeys. You are doing a great job blogging and photo journaling your adventures. We are at Black Butte right now, headed home tomorrow to pack for France as we are leaving on Saturday 9/22. See you on FB!! Hugs, Kier

19th September 2018

BlueHwyGal
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Paris
Thanks for your continued encouragement and support, Kier! I’ll be in Paris 6-9 October... any chance?

19th September 2018

Kier
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Paris Rendezvous
Damn, we leave Paris on 10/6 in the morning at around 10:30 AM....no close and yet so far. Where are you staying in Paris? With Sylvie and Pascal??? That would be so cool. If so, please give them a hug from all three of us....Stacey, David and me. See you on FB!! Big Hugs, Kier

19th September 2018

BlueHwyGal
Blue Highway Gal Rambles

Merde
A close miss, indeed. My friend Fae and I are using a package tour, so won’t see Sylvia and Pascal (although I may sneak away from the Versailles trip to be on my own, and might be able to rendezvous with them...). Enjoy!!!

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