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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…

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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…

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’…

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…

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…

Exploring Manchester Museum

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

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…

How to Survive and Thrive at a Conference

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

Close Encounters: A Visit to Longleat Safari Park

If there is any place in the UK that truly is a family attraction, it is Longleat Safari Park. This…