Chances are if asked to imagine a castle, you’d think of something like Arundel Castle. Towering above the small historic town it gets its name from, the castle has it all – towers, slit windows, a portcullis, moat, ginormous walls…. Continue Reading →
Five years ago, I wrote a blog about stumbling upon Farringford, the home famous Victorian writer Lord Alfred Tennyson. Back then the house was a hotel with extra self-catering properties. Since then the house and grounds have been restored back… Continue Reading →
Places to go (when we can go places) I’m digging out and sprucing up blog posts to bring fantastically inspiring places to all you writers out there. Stay safe. Just a few metres underneath the city of Barcelona lies an… Continue Reading →
Places to go (when we can go places) I’m digging out and sprucing up blog posts to bring fantastically inspiring places to all you writers out there. Stay safe. #4 St Micheal’s Mount, Cornwall Just off the coast of Marazion,… Continue Reading →
George Orwell’s grave lies in the small village of Sutton Courtenay. George Orwell’s contribution to writing, goes beyond his own books. Arguably the father of modern dystopian fiction, we use a lot of terms from his book “Nineteen Eight-Four” in… Continue Reading →
(Visited before current events obviously) Henry VIII is an enduring source of fascination for many. His story has enough murder, betrayal, plotting, war, and plague for several Shakespeare plays. In fact, Tudor times, in general, were extremely turbulent – perfect… Continue Reading →
If there one period of history I love most it’s got to be ancient history. The pre-history of the UK holds a special fascination and seeing as I live here, it’s easier for me to visit what remains of it…. Continue Reading →
There’s no shortage of history in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Many of the places you can visit were once home to Shakespeare’s relations, including the homestead of his wife, Anne Hathway. Part of the building dates from the 1400s, and… Continue Reading →
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