Lindisfarne is a unique and beautiful destination that has something to offer for everyone. Its rich history, beautiful scenery, and wide range of activities make it an unforgettable experience. It has an abundance of wildlife, stunning beaches and lighthouses, plus several historical sites. Lindisfarne is also called Holy Island, and it is sure to capture …
A Visit to Auschwitz
In 2015 I visited Krakow in Poland. Krakow has a long and complex history spanning hundreds of years. But in living memory, it has become a place visited for its darker times. Needing to see this place for myself, we took a visit to Auschwitz. A Visit to Auschwitz The Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, …
Top 10 Scottish Castles – What to Know
Scotland is home to some of the most stunning castles in the world. The castles in Scotland are an essential part of the country’s history and culture. However, there are just too many of them to see on one visit to this gorgeously scenic country! Which do you choose? Here is a list of the …
Children’s Games of Old
Last weekend we went to a child’s party. It was actually being held in a sports hall. And there were all sorts of games and food and balloons, just as you may expect. But when one of the adults suggested playing the traditional party game of ‘musical chairs’ the children all reacted with a bit …
Gentleman Jack
Lots of people do not know who Anne Lister was. Especially if you are from outside of Yorkshire, in Northern England. In her time she earnt the rather disrespectful nickname of ‘Gentleman Jack’ , but now it is plain to see she was one of the most remarkable women of her time. Anne Lister (1791-1840) …
Revisiting The Past
Revisiting the Past is great in small doses. More than that can get you melancholic. I certainly don’t believe that you should live in the past. But remembering it, good or bad, can be very good for realising how far we have come. Or how little we have learnt. Revisiting The Past I have always …