To begin one’s journey through South Wales, Newport is the perfect starting point and is centrally located providing greater access to the cities and villages surrounding the Wye Valley.  Many tourists plan a stay at a Newport hotel, and then take road trips out of the village to the surrounding sites.  Closely located to Newport, [...]

John Russell was an English artist who lived from 1745 to 1846. He was well regarded and remains primarily known for his beautiful portraits. He worked in oils and pastels and also taught painting and wrote about various painting techniques. He was born in Guildford, England, which is commonly known as the county town of [...]

South Yorkshire is a metropolitan region Yorkshire and Humber England and consists of four main boroughs. As with many areas in England it is rich in historical significance and much of the centuries old architecture is still intact and of interest to locals and tourists. Conisbrough Castle and the Wentworth castle are two excellent examples [...]