Cumberland Lodge

Hey, 

Yesterday I returned from a weekend retreat to Cumberland Lodge. The retreat was really great and I got to meet, interact and get to know more the the student's in my specific program. The lodge was only about 45 min outside London but it was beautiful and felt like another world (which was surprisingly fantastic). 

Brief history: 

Cumberland Lodge, the largest house in Windsor Great Park, was built in 1652 on land which Oliver Cromwell had appropriated from the Crown. The land was sold to one Lieutenant John Byfield for the sum of £4,000.

In 1660 the lodge became the home of the Ranger of the Great Park, an offer as a gift from the King and Queen. Queen Victoria frequented the lodge, as did King George the III and many others. Now the lodge is used to house university students or seminars/conferences for people to talk and connect on a personal level. 

Today I also started classes. The system is very different here and this week we have an opportunity to "shop around" lectures and see what interests us most before seminars start next week. I shall keep you posted on my choices and coursework! 

Laura