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Discovering Albion – day 8: Sea Storms

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Sue Vincent

“Why is there a pyramid in the middle of East Lothian?” We’d both seen it before of course on our travels, but had never taken note in the way we do now that our adventures with the books have taught … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: One last wonder…

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There was time for one more visit before our ways parted. Gary knew the town well from time spent there with his father, but could not recall ever visiting the church. Stuart and I have been there before… and were … Continue reading →

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Confession Time ~ Geoffrey David West

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Geoffrey David West: “Arise, Sir John.” After the tap on each shoulder by the Queen’s sword, the words she said evoked the chivalric romance of the days of the Knights of the Round Table, and indeed, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Short Long Sword Story~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The old knight held up the sword. With both hands wrapped around the sword’s blade, he was amazed as the metal seemed to take on a luminescent greenish glow, yet remained cool to the touch. “What supernatural sorcery did manufacture this … Continue reading →

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Heritage ~ Fandango #writephoto

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Phoebe was excited when the envelope arrived. Having been adopted when she was just a baby, she knew nothing about her heritage. She dearly loved the couple who adopted her, and they were the only parents she ever knew, but … Continue reading →

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Inside the Tomb ~ Dorinda Duclos #writephoto

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

She knew of no other way to get the message to him but to sneak inside the tomb and leave it there. A red rose would signal it was definitely from her. Waiting for the dark of night, she crept … Continue reading →

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Honour ~ Hayley R. Hardman #writephoto

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I liked walking around the little cathedral on rainy afternoons mid-week day because it was the quietest time. Everyone was busy at other places and ignored the grey stone structure tucked away in between the tall office buildings. The services … Continue reading →

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The Grail Knight ~ Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

  My first entry this year for Sue’s Thursday Photo Prompt. I wondered what would be suitable, then, this tumbled onto the virtual page. A good omen I like to think. Efraimstochter at Pixabay The red rose and letter appeared on … Continue reading →

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The Costs of Love — #writephoto Frank Hubeny

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A sweet maiden frolicked in the fairy glen by its flowing waters swatting mosquitoes. A brave knight saw her and halted his steed. “Fair maiden, you wander in the enchanted glen. Did mosquitoes bite you?” “Many have tasted my innocent … Continue reading →

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Broken #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Middleton effigy in the parish church at Ilkley, West Yorkshire. It is thought to mark the passing of Sir Peter de Middleton (c.1290 -1336), a local landowner, sheriff of Yorkshire in 1335 and one of the royal justices. Like … Continue reading →

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