Most visitors to Verona searching for ties to Shakespeare's play, probably only stop by Juliet's Balcony. But there's a far darker place connected to the story of Romeo and Juliet, one less visited; Juliet's Tomb. Watch our video on YouTube to see Juliet's Tomb Romeo and Juliet may be William Shakespeare's most famous play. It's... Continue Reading →
Let's start with the obvious. There are older libraries in the world. However, the Chapter Library of Verona is apparently the oldest continuously operating library in the world, dating from before the 5th century It's no surprise, given where it's located that this library has seen some turbulent times - earthquakes, plague, war and ransacking... Continue Reading →
It's been 13 days since we left the UK to start the first part of our world tour/mid-life crisis as detailed on my last post - and I still can't quite believe we did it. First stop, Munich We flew from Heathrow looking every bit like tourists, our belongings stuffed into two large suitcases and... Continue Reading →
Walking around certain parts of Wiltshire you're very likely to stumble across some ancient monuments without really trying. But if you do try, you'll definitely find some. Like this one, West Kennet Long Barrow. Neolithic Britain West Kennet Long Barrow was built in around 3650 BC so it's older than the much more well-known Stonehenge.... Continue Reading →
Cheddar, UK, is famous for its cheese, its gorge and its caves. In the gorge, you'll find the cheese and in the caves...you'll also find the cheese. Basically, the cheese is everywhere. This is not a bad thing. Cheddar Gorge was formed 225 million years ago, during the Triassic Period and slices through the Somerset... Continue Reading →
This summer we took a trip to London, making a not-so-quick detour to Kensal Green Cemetery to find Wilkie Collins' grave. The Victorian author is most well-known for his mystery novels "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone", and was friends with Charles Dickens. Wilkie Collins was born in London in 1824. His father, William... Continue Reading →
Last year I managed to get to the "Magic of Middle-Earth" Exhibition at the Novium Museum in Chichester, two days before it closed. But I'm glad I did slide in near the end as it was a packed gallery with plenty for fans of Tolkien's work. For those of you who couldn't make it, here's... Continue Reading →
After years of staying away, we finally made it back to Oxford and visited Magdalen College, part of Oxford University. This college has seen a plethora of famous writers come through its doors including, Joseph Addison, Oscar Wilde, and C.S. Lewis. It costs £9.50 for an adult ticket, with some concessions. Only part of the... Continue Reading →
Moorgate is a London Underground station used by thousands of people every day - but not all of it is on view. Old Moorgate sits alongside the newer station, and it's usually hidden from regular folk. But you can take a tour of it. Old Moorgate station tour The London Transport Museum offers many tours... Continue Reading →
London is the last resting place of many famous writers, including William Blake and Daniel Defoe. You'll find them in the ancient burial ground at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground in Islington. London has many old burial grounds. The ever-expanding city swallowed up local villages and churchyards. Graves disappeared between towering modern high-rise buildings. History hidden... Continue Reading →
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