The Isle of Thanet Coastline
Viking Bay, Broadstairs. © Visit Kent Decades ago, seaside resorts were bustling in the summer…
Maids of Honour – Henry VIII’s True Love?
On June 24, 1509, the young Henry Tudor was crowned King of England, just a…
National Picnic Week
Summer is here which means people the length and breadth of the country are packing…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk
Our last post explored the parts of the Lake District depicted in Arthur Ransome’s beloved…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Lakes
Much of Britain’s rich literary history uses the country’s magnificent landscapes as a backdrop. In…
National Fish and Chip Day 2018
Friday, June 1st marks the day when people across the UK celebrate their favourite traditional…
Wales 2018: Year of the Sea
In 2017, Wales shared its history with the world as it marked a Year of…
England Coast Path: 2,700 Miles Coming Soon!
Britain’s coastline is, quite simply, magnificent. From secluded coves to busy beaches, rugged cliffs to…
Castles of Britain: Leeds Castle
Located almost at the exact centre of Kent, Leeds Castle lies within 500 acres of…
Discovering the Isle of Wight
Facts and Figures Just two miles off the coast of Hampshire in southern England, the…