The lady with the frying pan! July 20, 2015. The Motor Transport Section set up shop on 3 August 1915 in Upper Berkeley Street, London, providing squads of 22 women led by a Head Driver, with 10 drivers, and probationers and garage washers. The pay was 35 shillings per week, and 5d per hour overtime! In 1916, this section and Military Cookery came under direct command of the Army. Lady Londonderry used all her .

Personal experiences of the National Trust Wardens and Volunteer Group. Welcome to Mud, Sweat and Volunteers. The following blog reflects the personal experiences of the staff and volunteers who are lucky enough to experience such a special place. We hope it inspires you to get out there and explore it for yourself and perhaps encourages you to join our volunteer group to help protect our precious natural spaces.

2012 saw the beginning of a new journey at Mount Stewart. The house has embarked on a three year project which will involve important conservation work to the Grade A listed building.

This blog is about places to visit and how to make best use of your time in Northern Ireland. Lots of hidden gems, popular places and tips, whether your visiting for a weekend, a week or a month! Friday, 15 April 2016. Based on legend, the columns of 40,000 basalt columns were built by a giant called.

Not enough light in Northern Ireland! October 23, 2013. With only two and a half weeks to go to the Mount Stewart Festival of Light, lighting designer Walter Holt is busy bringing in shipping containers packed with lighting equipment from England and Scotland.