I love an old building with proper history - something grittier than a fine country house (they have their place, but "working" buildings have more interesting stories). Beaumaris Gaol on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales didn't function as a jail for very long, but it still has some interesting tales and well-preserved features... Continue Reading →
Hidden away in the Cairngorms, lies the Burn O'Vat, an ancient place once used by the notorious outlaw known as "Gilderoy". Found in the Muir of Dinnet National Natural Reserve, this wonder of geology is only a short walk from the closest car park but does require a bit of a scramble to actually get... Continue Reading →
Something odd stands on a hill, high over the rolling hills of Berkshire. A tall wooden pole topped with a length of wood to form a T shape. The fact that the hill is called "Gallows Down" gives you a good idea of what this unusual object was for. The original Coombe Gibbet was erected... Continue Reading →
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