There are beer festivals, and then there are beer festivals where you can climb aboard a…
Category: History
The Spirit of Scotland
Some friends had invited us to stay in Strathaven ( pronounced “Strayven” ) overnight, so Tina…
This was the way of Piracy. Mediterranean Sea in the Middle of Land
Mankind has always been told to profit by the lessons of history, the wars, bloodshed,…
Harold and the Bayeux Tapestry
Harold ll (Harold Godwinson) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England because, unfortunately for him, he…
Mysterious 150 years in the 9th and 10th Centuries. Recent discoveries may throw light on the matter
By Albert Fenech Salina Bay is a fascinating spot on Malta’s coastline and always draws attention…
First Lady of Folk – English Swan Song
Bedworth Folk Club on Wednesday 10th June 2026 was amazing and such a wonderful way to…
Balconies have now become fibreglass cages – Out with the old, in with the new
As a five-year-old boy I spent many hours sitting in a wooden balcony with my maternal…
The Yellow Pages started in Brighton. Sixty years later, how does Sussex find a tradesperson?
One of Britain’s most familiar household objects began its life in Brighton. In 1966, the classified…
Jousting & Falconry on Bank Holiday Weekend – Head to Hever Castle
There are plenty of places in Kent where you can spend a Bank Holiday, but if…
The development of Maltese boats: getting out and about on the water
Messing about in boats comes as second nature to us Maltese and Gozitan islanders where the…