Shakespeare – Bob Little

Announcing the publication of a book chronicling Pendley’s 1,700 years of history

The Endless Bookcase – as part of its ‘Endless History’ series – has published a history of Pendley Manor, the former home of the BBC showjumping commentator, Dorian Williams, and now a hotel and conference centre. The book ‘A Perspective on Pendley: a history of Pendley Manor’ is available as an e-book: ASIN: B00LTZF5BY; some [...]

By Bob| July 21st, 2014|Categories: Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized|Tags: Ancient Britons, book, Dorian Williams, e-book, ghosts, history, peacocks, Pendley Manor, Romans, Shakespeare, William the Conqueror|0 Comments

Another splendid season at Pendley

Now at the end of its 64th season, the Pendley Open Air Shakespeare Festival continues to surprise and delight – this time with some lively productions of ‘As You Like It’ and ‘Love’s Labours Lost’. Of course, of equal delight is the elegant country house setting, with part of Pendley’s extensive grounds providing [...]

By Bob| August 16th, 2013|Categories: Lifestyle, Sport and Leisure|Tags: Festival, grounds, house, Pendley, play, restaurant, Shakespeare|0 Comments