It’s that wonderful time of the year when everything is festive and sparkly. That means it is also time to share a few of my favourite gift ideas that I have come across this year. All of the items come…
British Buys for July
Supporting British businesses and artisans is something we encourage. With that in mind, here are five of our favourite British buys for July. Growbar Get the perfect window box or give your garden a head start with a growbar or…
Shop English Heritage This Christmas
The UK has now entered a second lockdown period and just in time for Christmas shopping! What to do? For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite British buys – food, beverages, household items, books, and…
National Fish and Chip Day 2018
Friday, June 1st marks the day when people across the UK celebrate their favourite traditional dish: fish and chips. In honour of National Fish and Chip Day 2018, we take a look at what makes this dish so special and…
Literary Landscapes: Bram Stoker’s Whitby
Britain’s abundant literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this occasional series, we look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved writers. In our third installment,…
Coast to Coast: Reaching Robin Hood’s Bay
For the last few weeks I have been sharing highlights from my Coast to Coast walk. It is now time to leave my penultimate stop and to proceed to my final destination: Robin Hood’s Bay. Little Beck Wood and Falling…
Britain’s Love Affair with the Kipper
I almost missed it. After exploring Whitby Abbey and the fascinating St. Mary’s Church, I descended the famous 199 steps to roam among the shops of the old town. By pure chance, instead of heading to the multiple displays of…