Sunny skies over the land of the Angles Robert Browning’s famous poem ‘Home thoughts from Abroad’ celebrates the glorious English[…]
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Grainger Market 180 years old!
The Grainger Market today The Grainger market is celebrating its 180th birthday. It was built to replace an open air[…]
Read moreA capital visit to London
Now and again I have occasion to visit our illustrious capital, maybe for a West End tourist treat or sometimes[…]
Read moreNorth East England Hidden Treasures Part 3
Stanton Hall’s swan necked pediments Stanton Hall, near Morpeth in Northumberland is a quite delightful plant nursery situated in the[…]
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An understated sign Nestled on Matthew Bank in Newcastle, is the Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club. It’s not clear at[…]
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Bluebells for rememberance In 2009 Kate Humble, the BBC’s wildlife presenter did an episode of ‘Who Do You Think You[…]
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Dandelion Dog Despite blustery and wet conditions, rural life in Normandy proves itself to be undeniably charming. The hedgerows are[…]
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Fabulous strawberries and lemons Whenever I go to foreign climes I always like to try and visit a local market.[…]
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