Tag Archives: britain

Smorgasbord Book Reviews Sally Cronin reviews: A Bit About Britain’s High Days and Holidays by Mike Biles

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: Today I am reviewing A Bit About Britain’s High Days and Holidays by Mike Biles, the second of Mike’s books that I have reviewed and enjoyed. About the book High Days and Holidays are special occasions, celebrations, or … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged britain, history, non-fiction, reference | 2 Comments

Liz Lloyd is Beetley Pete’s guest…

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from beetleypete: I am delighted to present a guest post from British blogger, Liz Lloyd. This is her own short bio. ‘After 35 years as a primary school teacher and school librarian, I started two blog sites based on … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged blogging, britain, canada, guest post, history, migration, poverty | 4 Comments

Carved in blood – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

They carried him over their heads, then strapped him down to the ceremonial rock they had spent the last six months carving out of the rocks and boulders. The sun broke through the dark storm sky, a fiery red glow … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged abolition, africa, black, blood, britain, carved, creative writing, fiction, flash fiction, human trafficking, illegal, literature, navy, outlaw, outpost, revolt, settlers, short story, slave, slave trader, slavery, story, Thursday Photo Prompt, trade, white, writing, writing prompt | 3 Comments

Culloden – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Through hard-falling rain a bird, black from beak to tail-tip, swoops and glides, buffeted by wind that swirls around the surrounding mountains. From the elevated height, black beady eyes see across the flat, windswept moor of the valley. In amongst … Continue reading →