Now Britain’s smallest city, St Davids has been a site of pilgrimage for centuries. It is one of those ironies of history that one of the highlights a visit today is the medieval bishop’s palace. The original monastic community established … Continue reading A place for pilgrims
My ingredients for a perfect day out, in no particular order, are historic buildings and gardens, bookshops and tea shops. The town of Alnwick in Northumberland offers all these and more. Alnwick Castle has been in the hands of the … Continue reading A Perfect Day in Alnwick
The Anglocentric cliché which claims that an Englishman’s home is his castle does a notable disservice to the rest of the British Isles. If your idea of heritage keeps a special place for castles, there are plenty of excellent examples … Continue reading Scotland’s painted castles
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As lockdown gradually lifted in the spring of 2021, opportunities for Covid-secure travel began to open. Open being the operative word here. Whilst visiting indoor attractions was still not possible, visiting outdoor… Continue reading Castles in Wales
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