Tag Archives: Cromwell

The mystery in ‘my back yard…’

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Stuart Templeton at Ratmobile Adventures recently wrote about an impromptu stop and a battle by a bridge. It reminded me of a battle that took place locally… For some reason or another, I’ve been thinking about the church at Hardwick … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeology, Churches, Don and Wen, England, historic sites, History, mystery, Photography | Tagged Battle of Aylesbury, Civil war, Cromwell, Hardwick, Holman's Bridge, Roundheads and cavaliers, St Mary the Virgin Hardwick | 40 Comments

A Dorset Weekend With The Silent Eye – Part 2 ~ Helen Jones

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth… Helen Jones continues the story of her experience with the Silent Eye in Dorset: Still officially on a blog break, I swear. But there is more to tell about my trip to Dorset, so here … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Cerne Abbas, Cerne Abbas Giant, chalk figure, Cromwell, earthworks, fertility, Iron Age, Midsummer, phallus, Photography, power, rampant, river, solstice, Victorian, village | Leave a comment

Little gems – Aylesbury

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I had occasion to go into town one summer’s day back on 2013. I am seldom happy about that, but sometimes it has to be done. Not that it is a bad town, to be fair. It has a history, … Continue reading →