Tag Archives: history

Guest author: Robbie Cheadle ~ Charlotte Brontë

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Background Charlotte was the third and middle daughter born to Patrick and Maria Branwell Brontë. She had two older sisters, Maria and Elizabeth, who both died as children from tuberculosis, and two younger sisters, Emily and Anne. She also had … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: The Red Horse of Tysoe, or “The Nag of Renown” ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Chalk horses carved into hill sides, whether they are ancient like the one at Uffington or more modern, like some others in the locality are fairly well known about. However there was a red horse carved into the hillside above … Continue reading →

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Memory #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Precious memories Fading to be forgetfulness A new summer calls * Rooted in the past What is born from what once was Living history * The wheel will still turn The fallen will still matter Life springing from loss … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: The Noble Impe ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In the Beauchamp Chapel in the Collegiate Church of St Mary in Warwick, is the tomb of Robert Dudley, Lord Denbigh, son of Robert and Lettice Dudley, Earl and Countess of Leicester (nicknamed the “Noble Impe”). He sadly died in … Continue reading →

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King Philip’s War and My Upcoming Book, The Last Pilgrim ~ Noelle Granger

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sayling Away: King Philip’s War is one few people know about – even in New England – but is considered by many to be the deadliest war in Colonial American history.  It took place in the 17th century … Continue reading →

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Vortigern and the Mead Goggles: A Sobering Tale ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: While young Sticky Rogers sleepily transforms into something magical all tucked up in his comfy nest in the pantry, I’ve been learning all about the worlds’ oldest alcoholic beverage. The story of mead stretches back for … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Roberta Eaton Cheadle ~ The Vikings in York: Ivar the Boneless

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Ivar the Boneless Ivar the Boneless, also known as Ivar Ragnarsson, was the Viking leader who captured York in AD 866 and called the city Jorvik. According to Norse legend, Ivar the Boneless was born “without any bones at all.” … Continue reading →

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A New Book Review for Garrett’s Bones ~ Karen DeMers Dowdall

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Once Upon a Time: “Garrett’s Bones” by Karen Demers Dowdall caught my attention immediately and drew me into this story focused on two teenagers and a murder mystery. The narrator, the young lady, is clearly established and completely … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear With The Silent Eye, Part 4 – Life and Death ~ Helen Jones

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Helen Jones continues the tale of her weekend with The Silent Eye in Derbyshire… I recently attended a workshop with The Silent Eye about Facing Our Fears, an extraordinary weekend spent among the hills and grey stone villages of the … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Roberta Eaton Cheadle ~ An adventure in the Edinburgh vaults

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The South Bridge Vaults in Edinburgh, are hidden beneath one of the city’s busiest street, and can be accessed by the public through guided tours of a few of its subterranean chambers. The vaults comprise of a series of approximately … Continue reading →

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