tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post7693956804841107791..comments2023-07-27T08:53:20.141+01:00Comments on vals alentejo: History,Treaties, gifts- part l valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-25385465434901078872014-10-13T03:28:49.965+01:002014-10-13T03:28:49.965+01:00What a great post, Val - somehow I missed it. I h...What a great post, Val - somehow I missed it. I have been past Apsley House in London, but did not know you could visit it. The Portuguese silver is absolutely amazing, a fabulous gift which I would love to see. It is interesting that Portugal and Britain have never been at war - nearly all the other nearby countries have been alienated at some time from Britain. Thank you for sharing. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-38543593886916402512014-10-12T22:38:10.710+01:002014-10-12T22:38:10.710+01:00I am pleased you enjoyed reading about Apsley hous...I am pleased you enjoyed reading about Apsley house and the magnificent centerpiece given as a gift to the Duke of Wellington from the Portuguese court. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-31888181386484539742014-10-12T22:36:58.203+01:002014-10-12T22:36:58.203+01:00Hi Judy,
They do celebrate Halloween in the UK. t...Hi Judy,<br />They do celebrate Halloween in the UK. this post is about Apsley house in London.. I was amazed to learn of this gift from the Portuguese to the Duke of Wellington. Nice to see you.. val xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-23669846341319082542014-10-12T21:08:10.813+01:002014-10-12T21:08:10.813+01:00Thank you for the wonderful history lessons comple...Thank you for the wonderful history lessons complete with photos. Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-12651436709945253592014-10-12T20:19:44.627+01:002014-10-12T20:19:44.627+01:00Val, you may not have Halloween but your part of t...Val, you may not have Halloween but your part of the world is so rich in history. The gilt and silver collection must be a sight to see..Happy Weekend..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-30710912969328360202014-10-11T10:52:45.940+01:002014-10-11T10:52:45.940+01:00Hello Sarah,
I have done the same. passed that are...Hello Sarah,<br />I have done the same. passed that area many many times.<br />I did not know however what a great home it is and as you say..the treasures that are there within. Thank you for coming over Sarah.valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-78410877018246986442014-10-11T10:51:22.535+01:002014-10-11T10:51:22.535+01:00Hello Rosemary,
I thought that many of my follower...Hello Rosemary,<br />I thought that many of my followers who live close to London must have visited this famous house. It will be one of the first places that I visit next when in London. <br />Thank you for the tip about Wellington's arch.. I dont know much about the homes of England. <br />There is so much that I want to see.<br />Thank you for your kind comment Rosemary.. always so appreciatedvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-1187664532330619912014-10-11T10:48:53.537+01:002014-10-11T10:48:53.537+01:00I thought the same Tex. Can you imagine just clea...I thought the same Tex. Can you imagine just cleaning it. and all the rest of the house and its art and collection.valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-64316204383089430842014-10-11T10:48:05.522+01:002014-10-11T10:48:05.522+01:00Hi Patricia,
I too love History, its what we are a...Hi Patricia,<br />I too love History, its what we are all about really. <br />I thought of you, and your trips to London.. but I am sure you have been to Apsley house. thanks for coming over.. xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-48530938295960137082014-10-10T20:51:44.120+01:002014-10-10T20:51:44.120+01:00I have passed that house so many times with out re...I have passed that house so many times with out realising of the treasures inside! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-21257637582936522212014-10-10T19:02:02.043+01:002014-10-10T19:02:02.043+01:00Dear Val - I visited No.1 London about six years a...Dear Val - I visited No.1 London about six years ago, and remember well the Portuguese centre piece on the table, it is a tour de force in silver.<br />When you visit the house you can also cross the road to Wellington's Arch and climb up the inside of it which gives a great view over that area of London.<br />Lovely to see you back again Val, and with a very interesting post.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-40394250002429038402014-10-10T15:57:30.699+01:002014-10-10T15:57:30.699+01:00oh, my goodness! can you imagine receiving that? :...oh, my goodness! can you imagine receiving that? :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993237500972166102.post-21174596556076011082014-10-10T12:57:35.132+01:002014-10-10T12:57:35.132+01:00I really enjoyed this post Val. I love anything to...I really enjoyed this post Val. I love anything to do with history and so I've learnt a lot. Thank you for your lovely comment which I've just this minute seen. Wishing you a great weekend dear friend. Hugs<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.com