Georgian wings on my mind

Advantages: Western aircraft, fairly comfortable, clean
Disadvantages: Unfriendly service, poor food

...I've posted this under "Georgian Airlines" though in fact that airline was replaced by AirZena Georgian Airlines a couple of years ago. AirZena, the new national airline of Georgia (the country, not the state!) was formed in 1999 when two small private airlines, Air Georgia and Air Zena, were merged. They are based in Tbilisi, Georgia and operate a fleet of two Boeing 737s leased from Germany. They also have their predecessors' aircraft, a handful of Tupolevs and an Ilyushin but there are rarely used nowadays. In spring 2003, two of the three European airlines flying to Tbilisi suspended their flights, as their licences were either refused, or severely restricted. This was allegedly because they were being forced to sign agreements with AirZena that they did not want, so they refused. The result has been that AirZena now have...

Vodkaboy 16.11.2003 · Read review
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Review of Georgian Airlines - GEG

1811 Georgian Town - a superior style guest house

Advantages: Stunning house, high quality, diets catered for, excellent service, slept like a log
Disadvantages: Nothing I can suggest

...I dont normally stay in guest houses unless in South Africa or Canada where the B&B style is much different. There you expect luxury rooms, a home baked breakfast, good conversation and a great location. Have now found one in Central London that is completely to my taste. The 1811 Georgian Town house is exactly as it says on the tin - a Regency property that has been metriculouly restored to English Heritage standards. The property is not only grade II listed outside but so all authentic on the inside and why the 1811 Georgian Town House was selected for my business trip. Hats off to our host, I'm not the easiest of guests but she responded to every need without being flustered I'm lactose intolerant and vegetarian, dont like man made fibres and had too much to do in too little time. With a gracious and helpful attitude she...

Northagain 15.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of The 1811 Georgian Town House Northampton Square, London

  A Georgian Gem

Advantages: Cathedral town/city with many historical attractions and good shops
Disadvantages: Difficult to park. Prices are on the high side.

...Having lived and worked in Chichester (or nearby) for the last 20 odd years, I think I now know the place well enough to write a half decent review on it's main sights and attractions. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, Chichester is a town situated in West Sussex on the south coast of England. It's an elegant and historic town with some lovely examples of Georgian architecture and there's plenty to see and do. The main landmark is Chichester Cathedral (more on that later), which is over 1,000 years old and whose spire can be seen from many miles away. I'd describe Chichester as a rather elegant town, but you do need to know the place fairly well in order to find all its hidden treasures. Chichester doesn't give up its secrets easily - it's full of surprises, but they're pretty well concealed and mostly unflaunted. You...

Bollinger28 07.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Chichester, West Sussex

Georgian orgies

Advantages: Easy to read, fascinating setting
Disadvantages: The ending could have been better

...John Rawlings, an apothecary in eighteenth century London, is set a task by John Fielding, the founder of the Bow Street Runners, which involves the investigation of a gentleman's club. This club, frequented by members of the upper classes, has a reputation for organising orgies. Rawlings is lucky enough to attend one of the gatherings, but apart from sexual excess, can find nothing terribly wrong until one of the clubs' members is found dead, apparently poisoned to death. This incident is followed by another murder. Can Rawlings find out what is going on before someone else dies? I began this book with trepidation; I like crime fiction and I like historical fiction, but I tend to find the two combined to be less than entertaining. Set in Georgian England, a period I know absolutely nothing about, made it seem even less desirable...

sunmeilan 17.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Death in Hellfire - Deryn Lake

Head lice, mice eyebrows, and pooing to death

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: -

...Horrible Histories is a collection of books written by the wonderful author known as Terry Deary, with illustrations provided by Martin Brown . There are loads of books in this series, which aims to teach history in a way more fun and exciting for younger people - by including some of the more unbelievable facts about the era. This particular book focuses on the Georgian Era, 1714 to 1837 , and covers all sorts of area - Kings and Queens, Fashions of the period, and common health problems of the day . The cover is an attractive bright red colour, featuring a picture of a bewigged couple and a mounted highwayman. Along the top is the Horrible Histories logo, with the title in big scripted writing enclosed in a cream box . Opening the book, the text is a nice size for young readers (my daughter is six, and can read this with a little...

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Review of The Gorgeous Georgians - Terry Deary

A Georgian Melodrama

Advantages: Clever plot, well-written, some delightful and well-rounded characters, amazing for a 17 year-old author
Disadvantages: A little melodramatic, passive and rather dull heroine, rather too much Georgian slang

...This is an exciting and somewhat melodamatic novel set in Georgian England. In those days highwaymen roamed the country lanes at night, and duelling was an acceptable (if illegal) means of solving arguments. Men were supposed to be macho and had a strict code of honour. It was also the period when upper-class ladies powdered their hair and wore little patches on their faces. Women (the wealthy ones, at any rate) were pampered and spoilt: objects for men to adore, without being expected to have any intelligence. Jack Carstares is the hero of this book. For years he has been a refugee in Europe after allegedly cheating at cards. But now he is back in the UK: comfortably off, but playing a sort of Robin Hood highwayman when the mood takes him. The villain of the piece is the Duke of Andover, a handsome, smooth and manipulative man...

Kukana 22.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of The Black Moth - Georgette Heyer

No Highwaymen These Days

Advantages: Lively, bustling area. Fine old Georgian architecture
Disadvantages: Very busy with traffic.

...mention his name in Ireland!!) on the very spot where some of the finest examples of Georgian houses and architecture now stand. ~ ~ It was the mid-18th Century before this area really began to develop, when fine houses were erected by the wealthy merchants of the city, the area then being removed from the hustle and bustle (and the squalor and crime) of Dublin city, and where they could raise their families and live in peace and solitude after their day?s toil. Many of these were three stories over a basement, (where the servants lived) and were characterised by the fine sets of granite steps that led up to their very distinctive Georgian front doors. A lot of the houses were also enclosed by sets of ornate metal railings, many of which still exist to this day, as they were not torn down to make armaments and battleships during...

the_mad_cabbie 11.04.2001 (08.03.2004) · Read review
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Review of Georgian Ranelagh, Dublin

Georgian Guildford

Advantages: Nice cobbled High Street, Georgian buildings. Shopping
Disadvantages: A bit impersonal

...Guildford in Surrey has,traditionally been a major residential centre for London commuters since it is easy to reach by rail and is only around 40 minutes journey time from the capital. It is a basically very prosperous place and has a nice cobbled High Street and a number of fine Georgian buildings. The prestigious University of Surrey is located here and its 10,000 or so students add to the youthful vitality of the town. This elegant town offers good shopping facilities ranging from major stores in the High Street and the Friary Shopping mall to smaller specialist shops.There are several good book stores in Guildford including a branch of Waterstones. Recreational and sporting facilities in the town are good including the fine Spectrum Leisure Centre. There are also a number of convivial pubs, a few night clubs, and several...

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Review of Guildford in General

Georgian hotel with beautiful surroundings

Advantages: Full facilities, large comfortable rooms, full breakfast! great service
Disadvantages: Expensive?

...The Burnham Beeches Corus Hotel is a traditional Georgian house, situated on Grove Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8DP, on 10 acres of landscaped gardens. It is 12km to city centre, 24km to London Heathrow, 80km to London Gatwick, and 4km to the nearest station (Burnham). I happened to spend a night here in February prior to an assessment centre with Mars, and found it such a lovely experience. + The room that I stayed in was a double room: very large and comfortably decorated, with full facilities such as: Ensuite (all rooms have ensuite) Television (including satellite) Radio Direct dial phone Hairdryer Trouser press Automatic wake-up call Voltage 240v Kettle + It was much larger than the average Travel Lodge or Holiday Inn, and more traditionally decorated - which can be a good or bad thing for some. + There...

bellahuang86 07.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Burnham Beeches Hotel, Burnham

Fancy an ostrich burger in a Georgian House ?

Advantages: Fantastic Food and atmosphere
Disadvantages: Fairly slow service and very busy

... THE BOROUGH RESTAURANT If you were to walk through Dalton Square in Lancaster passing the imposing statue of Queen Victoria, I would not be surprised if,as you passed the offices and doctors surgery you did not notice The Borough Restaurant. The Borough can be found in a very grand grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Dalton Square itself. Recently the whole place has been given an extensive interior makeover that has created a lovely atmosphere with a hint of a nautical theme. Number 3 Dalton Square ( The Borough Restaurant) was built in 1824 on the original site of a Dominican friarage coffee house, that was a poplular meeting place for the wealthy Lancaster merchants. Dalton Square is part of the land of the Dalton Family of Thurnham that was sold off in1970 - giving the name, Dalton Square...

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Review of The Borough Restaurant, Lancaster