Category Archives: historic sites

Loughcrew: Metempsychosis…

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Stuart France

County Meath, Friday, 29th July 2022… *** ‘Cairn of the Cailleach’ and its satellites *** The apron or skirt-full of stones motif is associated with these sorts of sites in Ireland, England, Wales and Cornwall. * It is usually an … Continue reading →

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Tirnony Dolmen…

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Stuart France

County Derry, Tuesday, 14th June, 2022… *** *** Should it surprise us that people who lived so long ago were engaged in magical practices? *** *** Hardly, and certainly not if we turn a critical eye upon the nature of … Continue reading →

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Temple of Living Lore…

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Maiden Castle * “Of course, once you have written one book, the next one is easy…” * It was true that we still had things we wanted to say, and some things which we had thought might make it into … Continue reading →

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Heart of Albion: Triad of Albion, Book Two ~ Stuart France and Sue Vincent

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Sue Vincent

He scared them. He knew things. He was Fey… He had talked to the soldier. They had come from far away, marching across the hill with their sharp swords and short kilts, shiny metal at their breast and sun dark … Continue reading →

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North-easterly: Monumental…

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We had spotted the cross on our way to Rudston, but as time was getting on and we still had a long way to go, we decided against stopping. Although it was an unusually fine and ornate example, we have … Continue reading →

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North-easterly: Waylaid by Wyverns

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Sue Vincent

We didn’t have to go back the long way, but we did. My companion, knowing full well that the moors of North Yorkshire would be calling, and responding to squeaks from the driver’s seat as the hills came into view, … Continue reading →

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North-easterly: September 2018

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Why do we always seem to head north in dodgy weather? It was in January 2015 that Stuart and I had set off Discovering Albion on a fabulous journey through the landscape. On the way home, we had chosen to … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Pure Magic

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“!!!” The distinctive smell of tortured gears wafted into the car. It was not surprising. The lane we had chosen after the road closure, was not only so narrow we could not have passed an oncoming rabbit, it was also … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Tales of the Unexpected

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Sadly, it was to be our last night in Scotland. We had found a place to stay just outside Pitlochry. The next morning we would begin the long drive to our next rendezvous… a meeting with a friend in Yorkshire. … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: Mysteries on Loch Ness

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

After the incredible experience of Clava Cairns, it was probably just as well that our next destination was not far and would offer no more than beauty to bewitch us. I have camped on its shores and ‘showered’ in its … Continue reading →

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