Hello, and Happy 4th of July from the Peak District! While it certainly isn’t the most patriotic place to celebrate America, I’m excited to be here for a quick weekend trip to see some of the natural beauty of this region (and to finally visit the famous Chatsworth House after wanting to for years!) Chatsworth has been in the Cavendish family for 16+ generations, and is rich in history. I’m currently reading a short memoir titled “School Days at Chatsworth” which details a period during the war when it was even converted into a boarding school. In more recent years, Chatsworth was where the 2005 “Pride and Prejudice” was filmed (it was Pemberley, Mr. Darcy’s home). It’s an absolutely stunning estate with so much fascinating history- I highly recommend making the trip up here if you can!
If you’re new here, ‘This Week in the World’ is a weekly recap of content ranging from around the globe. My hope is that each week, no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to feel more connected to it: through news, travel, food & wine… really, anything that appeals to the culturally curious. Let’s dive into the content I sourced for week 27.
TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION
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AROUND THE WORLD
There are four teams remaining in the Euros. This week, England will play Denmark and then Italy will play Spain. The winners of those two games will go head to head in the final. Personally, I am hoping Italy and England go all the way (as I’ll be in Italy during the finals!)
WEEKLY FAVORITES
FAVORITE LISTEN: I recently discovered “The Argument”, a podcast that showcases open minded debates and facilitates critical thinking. I highly recommend if you enjoy stretching your worldview and hearing multiple points of view.
FAVORITE READ: As Wimbledon is well underway, I loved reading this story of how three-time champion Chris Evert helped to give the tennis bracelet its name.
FAVORITE FIND: I have been wanting a bust for my mantle for a while, but wanted to get one with some meaning and not just order any one from a major retailer. So at Chatsworth, I treated myself to this Veiled Vestal Virgin bust. You can actually order it online from the Chatsworth gift shop if you’d rather support a historic home than a big box retailer (plus, it’s also a nice piece if you’re a “Pride and Prejudice” film lover). I love that anytime I see it in my home I’ll remember my trip to Chatsworth!
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That’s all for today. Happy reading and hope to see you back again next week!
xx
Whitney
