Hastings is the site of William the Conqueror’s first castle in England with a history stretching back over nine centuries. Situated on high cliffs, the castle certainly has a strong defensive position overlooking the town and English Channel. Visited by kings, queens and statesmen, Hastings Castle has a rich and fascinating history. History of Hastings Castle Before 1066 The…
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It’s safe to say I will always remember what I was doing on the hottest day of 2022 – that crazy 40°C and the several 35°C+ days either side. I was in Hastings following a trail of ducks on the Follow That Duck sculpture trail. There are 30 of these large duck sculptures across Hastings, St Leonards and…
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Christmas time would not be the same without the adorable Raymond Briggs animation The Snowman. It was certainly a Christmas staple for me; as quintessential as the Turkey roast, the giving and receiving of gifts and the drinking of sherry. It tends to be shown on TV on Christmas Eve afternoon and I never once made it through watching without…
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Of all the parks in central London, I think St James’s is my favourite. Often on one of my walking routes around the city, I find myself walking through St James’s Park. In fact I don’t think I’ve ever walked up the Mall due to the park enticing me with its beautiful and attractive green space…
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Back in 2016, Tate Modern held an impressive Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition. There are no paintings by O’Keeffe in any British collection, so this was an exciting opportunity to see a major collection of her work all in one place. Note: Photography was not permitted in this exhibition so all my images are taken from the official Tate…
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