Another story about stained glass

Another story about stained glass

Another story about stained glass | The Colour of Glass Final edits are completed on my latest book – number 15 is set for publication this June! I need to stop beating about the bush and tell you what it’s called! You may remember it had a working title The...
A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight | Museums and Galleries Here’s the second part on my recent visit to the Isle of Wight. Although we were staying on the Osborne estate we had time to explore other parts of the island, including Carisbrooke Castle, where...
A trip to Osborne House, Isle of Wight

A trip to Osborne House, Isle of Wight

A trip to Osborne House, Isle of Wight | Museums and Galleries Although I’m planning an extended trip abroad in April-May 2023, since Covid I’ve tended to go for frequent short breaks here in the UK. My latest one was a few days staying within the confines of the...
A Visit to Lamb House in Rye – former home of Henry James

A Visit to Lamb House in Rye – former home of Henry James

A Visit to Lamb House in Rye – former home of Henry James | Museums and Galleries Writing Inspiration I’ve just spent a delightful three days staying in Rye. I rented a house at the top of Mermaid Street in the heart of the old town with three of my friends – just a...
The painting that is my oldest memory

The painting that is my oldest memory

The painting that is my oldest memory | My Memories My Significant Items Painting My earliest childhood memory is from when I was a baby. Apparently, I cried all the time – probably because of the rude arrival of my brother when I was fourteen months old! My dad would...
The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed | Museums and Galleries One of the interesting highlights of my recent trip to Berwick-upon-Tweed was a look at one of the few churches in England built under the jurisdiction of Oliver Cromwell during the Commonwealth era...