How Grace Kelly’s legendary lace wedding gown continues to inspire royal brides across generations

On April 18, 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in what has since become the ultimate princess bride moment.  Her gown, designed by American costume designer Helen Rose, epitomised timeless romance and sophistication.  The high-neck, long-sleeved bodice was crafted from antique Brussels lace, adorned …

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Mayor welcomes launch of new Heritage Maps and improved access to Newtownstewart Castle – Photo 1 of 1

MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council, councillor Ruairí McHugh, has welcomed two significant developments that will enhance tourism and heritage appreciation in the district’s historic towns of Newtownstewart and Sion Mills. New heritage maps have been launched to showcase the unique history, architecture and cultural stories of both …

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Secret Drinker reviews the Royal Mail Cart in Spalding

As rising costs clash with underpriced supermarket booze and overpriced mail order wine and beer clubs, it’s become a pretty depressing time to run a pub. And when those landlords and ladies — the pillars of the community who have spent years politely nodding along as you bragged about your …

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