‘I find it very difficult to distinguish between life and fiction’
Shirley Jackson.
It is a very exciting moment when you realise that the opportunity has come to read the innermost thoughts of an author whose work you so admire, perfectly nestled amongst the finest examples of their writing.
The house and gardens of Loseley Park are something very special to see.
It’s hard to believe that a few days ago this was our weather:
Chichester Cathedral dominates the town and landscape of the Downs.
The main body of the Cathedral was constructed while Ralph Luffa was Bishop (1091-1123) and it was added to under Bishop Seffrid II, who dedicated the Cathedral in 1199 in honour of the Holy Trinity. Continue reading Chichester Cathedral
A few weeks ago I went to Chichester for a quick trip.
I say ‘a few weeks’ but flicking through these pictures again it looks remarkably like a different species of season!
Remember the warm blanket of sun wrapping itself rapidly round and round you? The permanent sensation of sunglasses on your head? Retrieving a flip flop with the tips of your toes from a firmly horizontal position on a sun lounger in such a way as to not disturb your 99 flake ice cream? Continue reading Weekend in Chichester
August has been a very exciting month for reading new poems, with the release of two collections from two poetry powerhouses: ‘Falling Awake’ by Alice Oswald and ‘The Remedies’ by Katharine Towers. Continue reading ‘Falling Awake’ and ‘The Remedies’ Poetry
Castle Howard took over 100 years to build.
It is the private home of the Howard family. Continue reading Castle Howard
