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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The Easter period marks a change of pace for the famously hard-working British monarch. Shortly before the Bank Holiday weekend, the Queen embarks on a month-long stay at Windsor Castle in leafy Berkshire, the royal residence where she normally only spends weekends. The Royal Standard flag is flown from the Round Tower when she’s present.
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Dine in style in the South West of England, where culinary delights made with amazing local produce are complemented by stunning rural and coastal landscapes.
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Why 2020 is a Landmark Year for Dartmouth
Glorious Dartmouth, the home of our seated titles, is the setting for a spectacular celebration that began in November last year and will continue for 12 months. The celebration is inspired by the fact that 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the iconic Mayflower and her companion ship, the Speedwell, visiting the harbour town when the latter required repairs. On board were dozens of visionary passengers, including persecuted English Separatists, bound for the New World, where they intended to build new lives for themselves.
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This is a question we sometimes get asked and is relevant to the Seated Title and Lord of the Manor services we offer. The answer is “No” because it is simply too small. It is just 20cm x 20cm (approximately 8 inches x 8inches) and hardly big enough to stand on! I can understand why you ask though – Dartmouth is a truly delightful town right on the River Dart near the mouth of the estuary.
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