Reblogged from John Bainbridge, author of The Chronicles of Robin Hood:
Since we first discovered the area, we often walk up from the village of Orton, in Westmorland, to visit Robin Hood’s Grave. It’s of particular interest to me because I have a great interest in the Robin Hood legends and have written four historical novels about his adventures. So impressed was I with the area around this supposed grave, that I started my novel Villain up on these wild northern fells.

It’s a grand place for a country walk of several miles, with good clear views of the Lakeland mountains and the Pennines.
We left Orton early, passing the ancient pillory, where wrongdoers, or perhaps just the
unfortunate poor, would have been subjected to punishment and humiliation, and the even older parish church, taking the footpath that eventually leads to Crosby Ravensworth, crossing a number of old stiles in stone-walled fields.

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This would be fascinating to visit! Your books sound interesting. A great post.
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Thank you Sue.
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My pleasure, John. ..and if you would like yo come over with a guest post to talk about your books, you would be most welcome.
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Thank you Sue, that would be grand. How would you like me to do it? regards John
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All I need is an email, John, with your guest post, links to your books and any social media links. You can attach aany photos you would like to share to the email. You’ll find the address here: https://scvincent.com/guest-posts/
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Thank you Sue, Will do that today, regards John
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Lovely, John…thank you 🙂
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