Timeless Romance at The Wallace Collection

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The Wallace Collection located in a palatial townhouse in Marylebone, London. A museum exhibiting paintings, furniture, sculptures, arms and armour - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• Timeless Romance at The Wallace Collection

• Royal Love Secrets and Stories

• Around The Web: The Birthplace of Afternoon Tea; Baker Street Quarter;

  Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - Big Ben on a cloudy day, London

• Yum Recipes -Want Crispy Pork Belly? You Need To Do This...

• Extra - Five Must See Masterpieces at the Wallace Collection

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Timeless Romance at The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the art collections brought together by the first four marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the likely illegitimate son of the 4th Marquess. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Lady Wallace, Sir Richard’s widow, in 1897.

Among the Collection’s treasures are an outstanding array of 18th-century French art, many important 17th and 19th-century paintings, medieval and Renaissance works of art and one of the finest collections of princely arms and armour in Britain.

The Wallace Collection is displayed at Hertford House, formerly the principal London residence of the marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. It was opened to the public as a museum in 1900

Wallace Collection Museum. Named after Sir Richard Wallace, who built the extensive collection, along with the Marquesses of Hertford, in the 18th and 19th century - Shutterstock

Royal Love Secrets and Stories

London’s grand palaces and historic castles have long been the backdrop for some of the most passionate, scandalous, and heart-wrenching love stories in royal history. From the forbidden affairs of Tudor queens to modern royal romances that have captivated the world, the city has witnessed centuries of romantic triumphs and tragic betrayals. Behind the gilded gates of Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, and Windsor Castle, kings and queens have fallen madly in love, defied royal duty, and, in some cases, lost everything for passion

Eltham Palace - Shutterstock

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Around The Web

The Birthplace of Afternoon Tea

When The Langham opened in London in 1865, it became the first hotel in the world to serve afternoon tea. Nearly 160 years later, the original Grand Hotel has launched a new afternoon tea that celebrates this unique culinary history

Baker Street Quarter

Forget Sherlock Holmes for a moment, because the intimate streets leading off Baker Street have much more to offer. Here are two walking routes to introduce you to the best of Baker Street Quarter – one of London’s most charming, characterful neighbourhoods

Explore London Zoo

A great day out that makes a difference. Feel closer to nature at London Zoo, a ZSL conservation zoo in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capital cities. Discover amazing wildlife, learn how we're protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world

The Ultimate Food Stop

With a huge choice of street food and drinks, the Southbank Centre Food Market is a must-visit – whether you’re a certified food lover or just peckish. In London, you can usually count on a street food market to provide some of the best bang for your buck in the area and the Southbank Centre Food Market is one of the best

The Origins of the Underground

Journey back to the origins of the Underground, right where it all began. When it opened on 10 January 1863 as part of the Metropolitan Railway, Baker Street was home to the launch of a revolutionary idea – carrying passengers beneath Victorian London’s congested streets

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

Big Ben on a cloudy day, London

Yum

Want Crispy Pork Belly? You Need To Do This...

Extra 

Five Must See Masterpieces at the Wallace Collection

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