Tag Archives: Aspatria

Discovering Albion – day 5: Déjà Vu…

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Where do ladybirds go for winter? I can tell you that… they go to Aspatria. The carvings on the gateposts were full of them. I had recognised the name immediately because it is so unusual. I couldn’t quite remember why … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Churches, Photography, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged Aspatria, Gosforth Cross, sacred trees, St Patrick, Viking stones | 2 Comments

Dear Don: Riddles and Runes

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Don, Yes, We had been wandering the moors… when have we ever been at Ilkley without me chomping at the bit to get up there? And I think we’d just come in from a wander in the moonlight too… … Continue reading →