Staying in another one of the Duke of Marlborough’s homes for the evening, this time on Monkey Island in the River Thames.


Staying in another one of the Duke of Marlborough’s homes for the evening, this time on Monkey Island in the River Thames.

At a brisk 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the beach is a bit empty today.

Manshead Academy has undergone some structural upgrades since Nigel was a student there.

Nigel’s middle school, Streetfield, was closed down in 2016 and rolled into the primary school. Glad to see the original sign still survives.

Nigel’s alma mater is still going strong.

You know, for 2,000 years old, these Roman statues have held up quite nicely.

The West Country’s Roman Baths look like they could do with a bit of chlorine.

A raw moment at Stonehenge, as a single bird flies overhead.

A tour of England, of course, calls for a full English.

Situated on 150 acres of gardens and parks, the recently restored Langley opened its doors to guests in 2019. Nigel and Mary Lee give it a 10/10.