Scotney Castle Gardens, Kent, offers more than you think

When you visit old houses, do you wonder about the people who lived in them? During…

When Door Knockers Were a Status of Symbol and Power in Malta and Gozo

Would you ever imagine in your wildest fantasies that before the days of high-rise apartments, front…

The Spirit of Scotland

Some friends had invited us to stay in Strathaven ( pronounced “Strayven” ) overnight, so Tina…

Standen House and Gardens – A glimpse into a more relaxed way of life

Art historian Abigail Harrison-Moore recently called Standen one of the most charming examples of Arts and…

Harold and the Bayeux Tapestry

Harold ll (Harold Godwinson) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England because, unfortunately for him, he…

Tudor Life Comes Alive at Penshurst Place, Kent, This September

If you’ve ever wandered around Penshurst Place, Kent  and wondered what life was really like here…

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…

No more flickering candles, shadows, ghosts or ghouls: A1 and Digital rule now

My late father was a great story-teller having acquired the knack from his boyhood days in…

Batemans – Just So Kipling

As a writer, I’m drawn to the houses of authors, especially one as revered as Rudyard…

When a Keg of Salt was Worth More than the Same Weight in Gold

Malta’s lengthy history in saline culture – but is it now threatened? Hard to believe that…