Tag Archives: Castles

Ember Days and Genteel Ways: Dinner at the Castle ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: I’ve been doing a lot of cooking recently, and looking back at my past medieval adventures has got me thinking about medieval food and castle mealtimes. So by way of connecting with my beloved Middle Ages … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castle life, Castles, Food and Drink, Historical Periods, history, medieval | 5 Comments

Power, Prisoners and Parties at Criccieth Castle ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: In the Epilogue of my Welsh Quest, I mentioned that we might find another couple of castles to visit during the rest of our stay in North Wales. And believe it or not, we did. But … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Edward 1st, Historical Periods, history, Mead, medieval, Plantagenets, Quests, Wales Walk, Welsh medieval history., Welsh wars. | 3 Comments

Only a Horse and a Sword ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

We become habitual in our thinking. It’s a good idea (and fun) to play little games with our mind to help us look at things differently. One of these is to look at things in a ‘zero-sum’ way: that is, … Continue reading →

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The Eve of a Quest and Episode One ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

A week ago, Alli Templeton set off on a quest to discover the medieval castles of Wales. Every day she has been sharing the stories behind their building and the history of the warring princes. This is the first episode … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Edward 1st, Historical Periods, history, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, medieval, Photography, Plantagenets, Wales Walk, walking | 4 Comments

The Pain of Becoming a Knight ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: The medieval knight is one of the most enduring and iconic figures of history. These men of steel, clad in gleaming armour, lance in hand and mounted on their magnificent steeds are one of the defining … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Chivalry, festivals, Historical Periods, history, knights, medieval | 2 Comments

Building a castle of dreams…

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

My younger son called to tell me he was off work, if I wanted to bob round. He has taken a few days off to look after the girls and their Mum, who is recovering from surgery. “You can come … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged Castles, dreams, granddaughters, imgination, life lessons, play, sons | 79 Comments

Edward and Eleanor: a royal love story set in stone ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: A royal wedding in medieval times was all about sealing alliances and striking political deals, so emotional entanglements didn’t usually enter the equation. Consequently, it was common for husbands in royal and elite circles to play … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Castles, Edward 1st, Historical Periods, history, legends, medieval, medieval relationships | 4 Comments

Loyalty and Betrayal at Old Sarum ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: With my Low Castles warning light flickering again, this weekend meant seeking out some castle therapy. Old Sarum is unique. Its ruins crown the summit of an Iron Age hillfort in the rolling Wiltshire countryside near … Continue reading →

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Why not?

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One of the joys of working with the Silent Eye is the people you get to meet. Not all of them are part of the School; most follow their own Paths, which, though they may run in the same general … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged Ancestors, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Sacred Sites, April 2019, Castles, Derbyshire, esoteric psychology, esoteric workshop, Lord of the Deep, meditation, modern mystery school, Nightingale Centre, prehistory, residential workshop, Silent Eye annual ritual drama workshop, spiritual journey, spirituality, Sumeria, symbolism, The Silent Eye, weekend workshop | 12 Comments

Thoughts of a Ghost ~ Willow Willers #writephoto

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Am I awake or is this dream There is no colour, everything monochrome. Shadows lengthen belying the scene. I am cold and a long way from home. I cannot move I cannot speak My mind is confused and my is … Continue reading →