See the World Differently
Diving with seals in the Farne Islands, we kept our eyes peeled for the ghostly shadows appearing in the distance. Despite our best efforts, our quarry found us first. Feeling a gentle tug on my fin, I turned just in time to catch a flash of grey disappearing behind me. Another tug and I turned […]
Notting Hill Carnival: parade, party and all round celebration of Caribbean culture. We’d seen pictures. We’d heard stories. And we still weren’t quite sure what to expect. Arriving at the parade, we joined the sea of people stretching as far as the eye could see. The giants really stood out. Towering over everyone, they marched […]
The French knight screamed in agony as his arm was hacked off, fingers still tightly curled around the shaft of the English standard. Thomas D’anyers wasted no time in retrieving the Black Prince’s standard and rushing to his aid. Sir Thomas’ reward for this act of bravery included the land now occupied by Lyme Park. […]
Some cultures, like the Romans and Greeks, are famed for their cleanliness and love of bathing. Us Brits on the other hand are better known for being filthy. Even Queen Elizabeth I bathed just once a month, whether she ‘needed to or not’! Despite its poor reputation, Britain has had a hot spring resort for […]
Like all of the greatest discoveries, Bakewell’s famous pastry was created by accident. A hapless cook was tasked with baking a strawberry tart for visiting noblemen but bungled the recipe. The resulting concoction was a resounding success however and Bakewell pudding was born. More recently, Bakewell Tart has stolen the limelight as the king of […]
There are few things better than a steaming cup of Gluhwein to warm your hands and heart on a cold day. It’s one of the reasons we love to walk around a Christmas market and soak up the festive cheer. Originally a German tradition, Christmas markets have now spread across Europe. We ventured to Manchester […]