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Sea, Sun and Aliens – Winspit Quarry

There’s a definite other-worldly feeling to Winspit Quarry, cut into the edge of the tempestuous Dorset coast. Fittingly then the place has been used as a filming location for two classic British sci-fi series, Blakes 7 and Dr Who. The… Continue Reading →

A Kitchen Fit For A King – Hampton Court Palace

(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 →

An Unexpected Tour – Winchester Cathedral Crypt

Who doesn’t like a crypt? Oh, all right so they’re not for everyone. But I find them fascinating. The one in Winchester Cathedral isn’t usually open to the public. It has a habit of flooding, so there are no tombs,… Continue Reading →

Following Famous Writers around Reading – Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen

If you’re a regular reader you’ll know I’ve visited a lot of places in the UK, and occasionally abroad, with links to famous writers. But I’ve also got some literary connections much closer to home that I thought I’d share… Continue Reading →

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