A rare example of an Anglo Saxon Cross shaft
Remember in history lessons at school, there was a big gap between the Romans leaving Britain and the Norman Conquest. No-one knew much about it and it was referred to as the ‘Dark Ages’. We learned about Alfred burning the cakes and the Vikings as well as King Canute trying to stop the tide coming […]…
When an AA 5 star is well deserved.
I suppose the best description of the Blacksmiths at Clayworth is GastroPub with rooms, but that doesn’t really cut it. If you check the website it doesn’t do it justice. I’ll try to upload photos below. From the road it is a pretty but unremarkable country pub, the only significant thing is the number of […]…
So much to see, so many memories and stories…
Lincolnshire is referred to as Bomber Country as its vast, flat landscape became home to over 46 military airfields, during World War 2. Some are still active strike and surveillance, and quite a few have been developed as heritage centres. However there was no heritage centre in North Lincolnshire until a group of volunteers began […]…
Mull, Iona and the Caledonian Canal with Hebridean Island Cruises
Experience the spirit of Scotland on a Hebridean cruise through the Highlands, featuring Loch Ness, Mull, Glenfinnan, historic castles and Gaelic culture….
Back to Nature: A Luxurious Shepherd’s Hut Retreat in the Chiltern Hills
A stay in a luxury shepherd’s hut offers the perfect countryside escape, with panoramic Chiltern views, historic surroundings and outdoor adventures….
Aviation heritage of North Lincolnshire and so many stories to tell…
Lincolnshire is referred to as Bomber Country as its vast, flat landscape became home to over 46 military airfields, during world war 2. Some are still active strike and surveillance, and quite a few have been developed as heritage centres. However there was no heritage centre in North Lincolnshire until a group of volunteers began […]…
An experience that gives you a lift
We arranged to meet family at Battersea Power Station to celebrate a birthday. We were a party of three generations. After lunch at one of the restaurants, of which there are many, we took a trip on the Chimney Lift in order to admire the views of London. It was an interesting experience for all […]…
MAY DAY with Victory Morrismen
An Annual event on the 1st May (whichever day this occurs) is to dance up the sun at 5am down by Southsea Seafront. I go along as partner to one of the Morrismen to watch the spectacle. The weather was kind this year (we have had some years that were horrible, cold wet and blowing). […]…
The People’s Story Museum
The People’s Story Museum is situated in the Canongate Tolbooth in Edinburgh. The building was constructed in 1591 as a jail, a courtroom and a council chamber. It tells the social history of the city’s residents from the 1700s until the present day. It is run by Edinburgh City Council and is free to enter. […]…
The Hawes Inn
The Hawes Inn is a country pub in South Queensferry, which is in Scotland between Edinburgh and Fife. The building is a 17th century coaching inn with a date stone 1638. Although the pub has been modernised the vintage furniture and wooden beams give it plenty of character. There are connections with the author Robert […]…
Coal Drops Yard
We were in the vicinity of Euston Station and taking a break in our journey. The weather was warm and sunny so we wanted to get away from the traffic fumes. After dropping off our suitcases at the local Premier Inn left luggage facility, we made our way to Coal Drops Yard nearby. I had […]…
Canterbury
We travelled from Broadstairs (where we were staying,) via train to Canterbury West Station and the journey took less than thirty minutes. It was then a short walk into the centre of the city through the West Gate. The building is the largest surviving medieval gateway. Inside is a museum in which there s a […]…
