Are There Big Wild Cats in Britain?
I’ve always been a believer that there are big cats roaming Britain and that most of these sightings are authentic.…
Hobbies
Discover ideas and tips for hobbies, including creative projects, sports, games, and leisure activities to help you enjoy your free time and explore new interests.
Reading the Classics: The Old Curiosity Shop
Reading the Classics has been a rather neglected category of my blog, precisely because I decided to tackle the mammoth…
10 Books That Have Stayed With Me
1. To Kill a Mockingbird The first book on my list of books that have stayed with me has to…
My Favourite Inspirational Quotes From History
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, we all need a good old pick me up! I’ve put together a…
The Colosseum, A Brief History
It is the most impressive, the most stately, the most solemn, grand, majestic, mournful sight, conceivable. Never, in its bloodiest…
Family Fun at Ordsall Hall
On a wet and cold February half term day, we explored a number of attractions in Salford. The morning we…
Reading the Classics: Of Mice and Men
Unlike many of my peers, I did not read Of Mice and Men at school. This novel has been studied…
Reading the Classics: Emma
The latest instalment to my ‘Reading the Classics‘ series is Jane Austen’s Emma. I must say throughout my journey of…
The English Reformation. Henry, Catherine and Anne
One of the most complicated subjects I have taught is English Reformation. It is quite often difficult to explain just…
Ancient Aliens?
I’ve always been intrigued by the ancient aliens or ancient astronaut theory. A theory that suggests aliens visited our planet…
