Portmeirion, Wales: The Italianate Village with a Fascinating Past Sadly, another location that I visited whilst not having a lot of time to really explore and enjoy the marvellous village…
Recently, I found myself near Tintern Abbey with a day off from pet sitting or work. It was a no-brainer that I needed to pop down and cross it off…
If you’ve never had the urge to wander around a ruin, let me try and change your mind with a little gem in Norfolk: Castle Acre Priory. Just off the…
Situated in the serene Cambridgeshire countryside, Great Chishill Windmill stands as a testament to England's rich milling heritage and the enduring spirit of community preservation. This historic structure, one of…
My love of steam trains stems from my childhood in the 70s where I undertook many overnight journeys to visit family in different parts of South Africa. So when I…
Lligwy Chapel, also known as Hen Capel Lligwy, is a historic site on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. Built in the 12th century, it offers a glimpse into medieval…
Nestled in the tranquil Derbyshire countryside lies the enigmatic Dale Abbey, a site that whispers tales of medieval devotion, architectural grandeur, and the inexorable passage of time. While the village…
Nestled atop a gentle hill between the quaint villages of West Hallam and Dale Abbey in Derbyshire stands the Cat and Fiddle Windmill—a testament to the ingenuity of 18th-century engineering…
Nestled in the tranquil village of Dale Abbey, Derbyshire, lies a hidden gem that whispers tales of medieval devotion and solitude: The Hermitage. This modest cave, carved into the sandstone…
I realise I've missed a couple of days, but in all honesty, even with my best BS hat on, I simply could not turn the events of those days into…
