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Defence, Mystery, And Experimental Weapons – Brean Down Fort, Somerset, UK

Brean Down is a natural pier, protruding out between Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset. At its very end lies what remains of Brean Down Fort, an eerie ruin. The Down appears to have had settlements on it from the early… Continue Reading →

The Cork Convent Of Capuchos, Portugal

I was browsing through some old photos and discovered a set from a visit to the fascinating Cork Convent of Capuchos we visited near Lisbon, Portugal, in 2019. Eight monks established this winding, cramped religious complex in 1560. Tucked away… Continue Reading →

Sir John Betjeman’s Grave, St Enodoc Church, Cornwall

St Enodoc Church hunkers down in the sand dunes at Trebetherwick, surrounded by a golf course. It’s not the usual spot for a place of worship, and the building itself is also a curiousity. This unusual spot might be reason… Continue Reading →

Roman Riches Beneath Your Feet – Placa del Rei, Museu d’Historia de Barcelona

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 →

A Mythical Isle – St Micheal’s Mount, Cornwall, UK

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 →

Bedknobs, Broomsticks and Boiling Oil – Corfe Castle, UK

If you’re looking for a top class castle ruin, look no further than the dramatic Corfe Castle. Perched above the small town of Corfe in Dorset, it’s a popular tourist destination (if you plan to visit, be aware that it… Continue Reading →

Wordland is on Instagram – But Not How you Might Think

I’ve blogged about my love/hate relationship with social media before (is there any other type?) But as I explained in that post, these days you simply can’t avoid it especially if you want to share your creativity with the world…. Continue Reading →

Quirks, Inspiration, & Books! My Highlights of British Colombia

There’s so much I could say about British Colombia…but I won’t as it’s probably already been said. Still, I want to share some of my photos with a little commentary along the way. Hopefully, you’ll find them as interesting as… Continue Reading →

Steam Trains and a Harry Potter Footbridge – The Watercress Line, Arlesford, UK

It’s not surprising that the Watercress Line, a heritage steam railway line between Arlesford and Alton in Hampshire, has an annual wizardry event. Steam engines are inextricably linked to Harry Potter and the iconic Hogwarts Express. So, if you’re a… Continue Reading →

Seeking Sherlock – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Grave, Minstead, UK

In a quiet corner of a typical English churchyard, lies a man who was definitely not typical. In fact, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, would probably have a few things to say about being buried here at… Continue Reading →

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