My In-Laws gave me a family ticket to Heroes at Highclere as a birthday present. I'd never been to Highclere Castle, but like many millions of people around the world, felt as though I knew it intimately … who didn't love Downton Abbey? With the centenary of the end of the First World War looming, … Continue reading Heroes at Highclere Castle
September means that the Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is approaching. It also means that Shimelle is running her annual class, Learn Something New Every Day. Like last year, I'm recording what I've learned throughout September here. Day 6: The Swim Ladies are a readymade support group, even if they don't know it. I … Continue reading Learn Something New Every Day | Days 6-10
Right across the road from Number 2, Willow Road is the glorious Hampstead Heath. One of the highest points in London, it covers 790 acres. Within its boundary there are woodlands, ponds, a lido and playgrounds. The South East part of the Heath is home to Parliament Hill, a 322ft high hill with a view … Continue reading Hampstead Heath
For some reason, in my mind, I had always thought that Hampstead in North London (NW3) was difficult to get to from our part of West London. I couldn't have been more wrong. Travelling by Tube, we were there in 45 minutes When looking for a weekend excursion recently, I discovered that Hampstead had two … Continue reading Discovering Hampstead
Somehow he's at Secondary School. In a school where everyone understands autism. In a school where his star can shine.
September means that the Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is approaching. It also means that Shimelle is running her annual class, Learn Something New Every Day. Like last year, I'm recording what I've learned throughout September here. Day 1: I should have explored Hampstead years ago. Day 2: Don't take the SatNav's directions … Continue reading Learn Something New Every Day | Days 1-5
We embarked on a road trip to Northern England over the August Bank Holiday weekend. For the second part of the trip, we based ourselves in the beautiful city of Durham.The Brainy One spent three years as an undergraduate at the University of Durham back in, according to The Boy Child, nineteen hundred and freezing … Continue reading Northern Road Trip | Durham
We embarked on a road trip to Northern England over the August Bank Holiday weekend. For the first part of the trip, we based ourselves just outside the South Lakeland town of Ulverston. A mile North of Coniston Water is the Tilberthwaite Valley, a perfect spot for a Lakeland walk. There's a free carpark located … Continue reading Northern Road Trip | Tilberthwaite
We embarked on a road trip to Northern England over the August Bank Holiday weekend. For the first part of the trip, we based ourselves just outside the South Lakeland town of Ulverston. The Southern tip of Coniston Water is about 20 miles North of Ulverston, and we timed our day there to perfection. Although … Continue reading Northern Road Trip | Coniston Water
We embarked on a road trip to Northern England over the August Bank Holiday weekend. For the first part of the trip, we based ourselves just outside the South Lakeland town of Ulverston. Ulverston is famous for one thing: it's the birth place of the comedic actor Stan Laurel, and because of that, the town … Continue reading Northern Road Trip |Laurel and Hardy Museum
