Museum of Art and Design

One of the most eminent museums of art and design hides its focus behind a name which doesn’t even mention … More

The light from outside

The amazing artwork in the stained glass windows of Salisbury Cathedral is only properly visible from inside, when the light from … More

Cloistered in history

People interested in the history of ‘the people’ running a state rather than despotic (or benevolent) dynasties, often point to … More

Cathedral City

Cities and cathedrals are closely related in England.  Mainly because a conurbation can only call itself a city if it … More

More modern castle

Wiltshire is full of history, not just ancient like Stonehenge, Woodhenge or Avebury circles, but more modern, William the Conqueror … More

The oldest of the set

A slightly longer drive north of Woodhenge, still in Wiltshire lies Avebury.  It is a small village which prides itself … More

Another henge

A short car journey north of Stonehenge is Woodhenge.  It is far smaller in circumference and visitor levels.  There is … More

Midsummer Solstice

At all gets dark from here on – until the winter solstice when the days get longer again.  This visit to … More

Sun ‘n’ Fun

I have visited the Zephyrhills/Lakeland area of Florida on countless occasions over the last 20 years, principally to visit SkydiveCity and jump … More

Sedona Sand Stone

Of course I didn’t just hang around in parking lots in Sedona, I also hiked around the sandstone.  I used … More