Netflix have already had a strong showing so far in 2023 with their original period dramas. We kicked off 2023 with the return of Vikings: Valhalla (one of the series I was most looking forward to watching this year) and the gorgeously gothic The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale as a veteran detective who... Read the Post The post 4 New Period Dramas To Watch On Netflix This Spring 2023 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of her life and times. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of... Read the Post The post The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes – Review appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

Looking for a truly unique historical holiday? Then you may not need to look no further than your local church! Last year, Champing ™ – aka camping in churches – came to Wales and I simply had to book a stay as part of my holiday to North Wales last September. Now, as people start... Read the Post The post Champing at St Dona’s Church, Llanddona appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD Long time followers of the blog will know I like to get out and explore historical sites – it really makes history come alive! And I simply LOVE visiting historical places that have Tudor links! As well as visiting stately houses such as Coughton Court, Charlecote Park and the infamous Harvington Hall with its... Read the Post The post Tudor Places Magazine – Review appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

After a bumper period drama year in 2022, there are lots of new period dramas coming up in 2023 which I want to watch. This post is just my personal pick of new period dramas that I am most looking forward to in 2023 – if you want to see the full list of what... Read the Post The post 15 New Period Dramas I Can’t Wait To Watch In 2023 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

It’s always nice to start off a new year with something to look forward to – I love to have LOTS of historical exhibitions in the diary for the year ahead, and 2023 is no exception! These are the top 10 history exhibitions in 2023 that I will be booking tickets for! BBC100 In Wales... Read the Post The post 10 Exhibitions in 2023 You Must See appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

You can count on the festive season to serve us fresh, new period dramas and Christmas 2022 is no exception. So here’s my seasonal guide to ALL the new period dramas and Christmas specials you can watch on British TV this year. 23rd December All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special – Channel 5 –... Read the Post The post New Period Dramas To Watch This Christmas 2022 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

AD Who agrees with me that there is NOTHING like the feeling that comes with a brand, new notebook?! It’s the promise and the potential that comes with a notebook that gets me. It’s not just a blank book, full of blank pages – it’s literally a fresh chapter, ready for opportunities and exciting plans,... Read the Post The post AD – The Portrait Diaries – Art History Notebooks For Your Old Soul appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

At last! After a barren summer and the effects of the pandemic, the period drama release roster is back to full health and there are A LOT of period dramas to look forward to for the rest of 2022. Its been some time since I was able to write a post about how many great... Read the Post The post All The New Period Dramas To Watch This September 2022 appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more

Come closer… I’m going to tell you Cardiff’s best kept heritage secret. All the locals love visiting this historic house and its garden, but it hasn’t quite made the tourist radar yet. Nestled in the leafy Cardiff suburb of Llandaff, Insole Court is a Grade II* listed mansion house with a rich history, just waiting... Read the Post The post Insole Court – Cardiff’s Hidden Gem appeared first on Hisdoryan ..read more