Jim Carter, known to millions as Mr. Carson, the stiff and formal, but warm-hearted, butler of Downton Abbey, has taken on a new job as a spokesman for VisitLondon’s “Autumn’s Season of Culture” digital campaign. London doesn’t like to boast,…
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when despite overwhelming odds, Britain’s Royal Air Force fended off massive attacks by the German Luftwaffe.
To protect “the comfort and safety” of its passengers, budget airline Ryanair has announced it’s banning all booze, including duty-free purchases, from its flights from the UK to Spain’s vacation island of Ibiza. The airline has notified…
The European Commission today cleared the last barrier for the sale of Ireland’s Aer Lingus to British Airways’ holding company, International Airlines Group. The deal already had approval from Aer Lingus’s board, the Irish government and Ryanair,…
Last pieces appear to be falling into place for Ireland’s Aer Lingus to become part of IAG, the holding company that also operates British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. Final approval could come as early as this Thursday. One of the biggest…
Encountered on a chance visit a few days ago to the UK heritage ‘Brooklands’ museum, I am delighted to share these photos of this mighty and powerful beast with my fellow Gumbo’ists! The Napier-Railton is an aero-engined race car built in 1933.
Queen Elizabeth opens Heathrow’s Terminal 1 in 1968 Amazingly to many of us, London’s Heathrow has been named best airport in Europe, picked from among
Nearing the end of a springtime walk along the Thames Path, I lingered in Windsor an extra day, having discovered a small group tour on
Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States.
A few of us may remember Winchester Cathedral and a catchy tune that propelled a song to #1 on the pop charts. It was the
Jim Carter, known to millions as Mr. Carson, the stiff and formal, but warm-hearted, butler of Downton Abbey, has taken on a new job as a spokesman for VisitLondon’s “Autumn’s Season of Culture” digital campaign. London doesn’t like to boast,…
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when despite overwhelming odds, Britain’s Royal Air Force fended off massive attacks by the German Luftwaffe.
To protect “the comfort and safety” of its passengers, budget airline Ryanair has announced it’s banning all booze, including duty-free purchases, from its flights from the UK to Spain’s vacation island of Ibiza. The airline has notified…
The European Commission today cleared the last barrier for the sale of Ireland’s Aer Lingus to British Airways’ holding company, International Airlines Group. The deal already had approval from Aer Lingus’s board, the Irish government and Ryanair,…
Last pieces appear to be falling into place for Ireland’s Aer Lingus to become part of IAG, the holding company that also operates British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. Final approval could come as early as this Thursday. One of the biggest…
Encountered on a chance visit a few days ago to the UK heritage ‘Brooklands’ museum, I am delighted to share these photos of this mighty and powerful beast with my fellow Gumbo’ists! The Napier-Railton is an aero-engined race car built in 1933.
Queen Elizabeth opens Heathrow’s Terminal 1 in 1968 Amazingly to many of us, London’s Heathrow has been named best airport
Nearing the end of a springtime walk along the Thames Path, I lingered in Windsor an extra day, having discovered
Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States.
A few of us may remember Winchester Cathedral and a catchy tune that propelled a song to #1 on the
