Monthly Archives: December 2017

Christmas in Wonderland at Doddington Hall

Posted on December 21, 2017 by milliethom

Doddington Hall is a large mansion or ‘prodigy house’ built between 1593 and 1600 by Robert Smythson, one of England’s most renowned Elizabethan architects. It is situated in the village of Doddington in Lincolnshire, just outside the historic city of … Continue reading →

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Dancing Into December

Posted on December 4, 2017 by milliethom

Chill December brings the sleet, Blazing fire, and Christmas treat. ~Sara Coleridge (1802–1852) It’s hard to write about the month of December without having Christmassy thoughts, or hoping it will snow on Christmas Day. But, as I write this, Christmas … Continue reading →