Tag Archives: history

Backstone Circle – a Very Strange Encounter by James Elkington

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A little while ago we went walking on the moors with James Elkington. We passed Backstone Circle on the way back at the end of the day… it has always been an odd place with a strange reputation. In this … Continue reading →

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Twisted history…

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I enjoy research. For a writer, this is obviously a good thing. I love following an obscure reference to its source or delving into the past in search of what, for want of a better word, could be called ‘the … Continue reading →

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Writer in Residence – The Thirteenth Apostle (and his mum) by Paul Andruss

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Smorgasbord: Today part one of the story of The Thirteenth Apostle (and his mum) from Paul Andruss.  As with any legend, there is usually some variations on the origins and plenty of embellishments by later historians, that need … Continue reading →

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Eye – Bobby Fairfield – #writephoto

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

See here the Eye of Horus healer, protector son of Isis and Osiris by the wearing of me may you live long and prosper Source: Bobby Fairfield

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Maiden Mother Crone, Part 8 – Farewell by Helen Jones

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: So this was it. The final stop on my weekend with the Silent Eye, not far from where it had begun for me, two days earlier. We were very close to Aberdeen airport, but, other … Continue reading →

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Maiden Mother Crone, Part 7 – The Dance by Helen Jones

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: It was Sunday morning, and it was raining again. But I breakfasted with friends, warmth and laughter a pleasant way to begin the day. Outside, a raven wandered along the wooden fence – one of … Continue reading →

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Maiden Mother Crone, Part 6 – Rain to Bow by Helen Jones

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: Along winding roads through green fields, the purpling hills beyond, we travelled back to where our journey began – Easter Aquhorthies. We returned to a circle transformed from the screaming wind and rain of the … Continue reading →

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Original Wallace Monument #writephoto –Jim Adams

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Unique Title For Me: This impressive monument in Stirling Scotland overlooks the scene of patriot, and martyr Sir William Wallace’s most important victory in the Battle of Stirling Bridge.  It was closed down when the new monument … Continue reading →

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Maiden Mother Crone, Part 5 – The Maiden by Helen Jones

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth:  Stone and rain. Rain and stone. It seemed to be a theme of the weekend. No matter the weather, when we reached any stone of significance the rain would fall. From soft misty drizzle to … Continue reading →

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Fresh air…

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

From the archive: I had an odd and unexpected encounter today. One of those chance meetings that seem small and unimportant yet which leave a mark deeper than we realise at the time. I had wandered over to the next … Continue reading →

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