By Seren Charrington Hollins For the past week pies have been on my mind, it’s not…
Category: History
Wicked Little Letters: Historic Intrigue, Scandal & Celebrity in West Sussex
In cinemas right now you can see the film Wicked Little Letters (2023) starring one of…
Sussex Smugglers
By Wendy Hughes Smuggling was rife in Sussex and Alfriston was no exception. The Sussex…
Seven Sussex and Kent Villages Worth Exploring
I’m always surprised by how much history I discover hidden away in our villages. It’s good…
Seren on Saturdays: Retro Dinner Party Revival
By Seren Charrington Hollins Food had been all about frugality and functionality for the best part…
Hopped on the Train for a Visit to London’s British Museum
Following on from my article last week about my trip to London, I promised to dedicate…
Seren on Saturday: In a Medieval Style Pickle
Preserving food by means of pickling is an ancient tradition and by the Middle Ages it…
Eastbourne’s Old Workhouse.
by Harry Pope Eastbourne, like a lot of towns, had a workhouse. I have recently re-read…
Seren on Saturdays The Foods of Love and Romance – not just for Valentine’s Day
By Seren Charrington Hollins It’s that time of year when you seemingly can’t escape from hearts,…
The strange story of the Aldwick Shipwreck at Bognor Regis
By Wendy Hughes Like any South Coast seaside resort, Bognor Regis can be blustery. The…