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Surviving your Child’s First Day at School

Surviving your Child’s First Day at School

This September marks not only my eldest daughter’s very last first day in school, but also my youngest daughter’s first… View Post
Bolsover Castle – Grand Medieval Joust

Bolsover Castle – Grand Medieval Joust

I have been fortunate enough this summer to have spent some wonderful days out with my children. One of the… View Post
A Day in the New Forest

A Day in the New Forest

The New Forest As part of our Summer Road trip, my family and I made a return visit to one… View Post
Fossil Hunting and Exploring the Jurassic Coast

Fossil Hunting and Exploring the Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast The Jurassic coast in the South of England is one of those locations on our ‘must visit’… View Post
20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!

20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!

Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of funny medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re… View Post
Beeston Castle – Clash of Knights!

Beeston Castle – Clash of Knights!

One way in which we have sought to save some pennies this summer is to become English Heritage members. For… View Post
Exploring Manchester Museum

Exploring Manchester Museum

As part of my feature ‘Summer Holidays on a Budget’ this post recounts our visit today to the Manchester Museum.… View Post
Manchester Tart Recipe

Manchester Tart Recipe

My husband’s all-time favourite cake recipe has got to be Manchester Tart. A slice of this cake takes him back… View Post
10 Facts You (probably) didn’t Know About the Romans

10 Facts You (probably) didn’t Know About the Romans

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How to Survive and Thrive at your first Academic Conference

How to Survive and Thrive at your first Academic Conference

I attended my first Academic Conference when I began my PhD back in 2010. Academics attend a conference for a… View Post