On 8 May 1945, euphoric crowds gathered by Buckingham Palace and across the UK to celebrate Victory in Europe Day, which marked the end of World War II in European countries.
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Discover the D’Oyly Carte Family’s Art Deco Estate in Devon
Think of this article as an invitation to take a trip back in time to an altogether more glamorous age. While the simple, unadorned exterior of Coleton Fishacre House has all the hallmarks of the late-Victorian Arts & Crafts movement, this South Devon country estate’s stunning interior pays tribute to the most decadent of decades: the Roaring Twenties.
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It’s been a busy week for the Royal family on the birthday front. Last Saturday saw Her Majesty The Queen celebrate her “official” birthday with the Trooping of the Colour – the images on TV were fantastic. If you missed it you can catch up at the BBC iPlayer.
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