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Beaumaris Gaol, Wales – Murder and Memories

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… Continue Reading →

The Grave of Charles Kingsley, author of The Water Babies

It’s always worth doing a bit of research before you travel, whether it be to somewhere you’ve been before or somewhere new. Before a recent walk, I did a bit of a search of the local area and discovered an… Continue Reading →

Magic Around Every Corner – The Russell-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery

Set overlooking Bournemouth’s long sandy beach, the Victorian home of Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes feels like the lovechild of Tyntesfield and the Watts Gallery Artists’ Village. The combination of stunning ocean views outside and the couples’ extraordinary collection inside make… Continue Reading →

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