Tag Archives: legend

North-easterly: Layers

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Sue Vincent

A short walk along the coast from Craster is another of the most iconic sights on the Northumbrian shore…Dunstanburgh. The castle has inspired artists and poets over the centuries; Turner and Girtin both painted the ruins, and so did I, … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ Convoy

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Higger Tor after the sunrise and headed back to our respective breakfasts. Most would have to pack their bags too, before gathering for a final journey together. We were the lucky ones with time to spare and a … Continue reading →

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Houska Castle and the Gate to Hell? ~ G. Michael Vasey

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Magical World of G. Michael Vasey: Most people love a creepy story especially if it comes wrapped in mystery and features castles, strange creatures and strange stories. Houska Castle in the Czech Republic has been quite the … Continue reading →

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Dragon Spawn… Stuart France

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … And so the Blessed Isle of Britain flourished with sumptuous buildings and courageous and valiant Knights. The land was replenished with cities, and divided into shires and counties… * The City of Coventry was the place where the … Continue reading →

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IndieAni Bones, all the King’s Men and the Fairies

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“In you go, girlie,” she says, holding the car door open. “We’re going on another adventure!” Well, it was a while ago now, but I remember it as clear as day. She put my seat belt on and told me … Continue reading →

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Robbie Cheadle reviews Mister Fox: The Legend #Bookreview

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Roberta Writes, a lovely review of the first of our ‘Mister Fox’ books: What Goodreads says Where do they come from? They come out of the night… Where do they go to? Back to the night they return… … Continue reading →

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Indie-Ani Bones ~ The Small Dog does archaeology

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

When we are all allowed to go out and play together, my two-legses sometimes let me share their adventures. It depends if there are going to be sheep and stuff. Not that I mind sheep… much… but ‘pparently, the sheep … Continue reading →

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George and the Dragon

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

One from the archives…what really happened when George met the dragon… “Nah, sithee,” said Granny, “Just set thee dahn ‘ere, An’ I’ll tell thee a tale old and true, Of ‘ow good Saint George slew a dragon one day An’ … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: Hiron’s Hole ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

On the present-day B4086 Wellesbourne Road is Littleham Bridge. One evening in November 1820 William Hirons (or Hixons), a yeoman farmer from nearby Alveston, was on his way home from Warwick. As he approached the bridge in question he was … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: Tail of the unexpected…

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

It was dark, but not late, as we drove at a leisurely pace back into Whitby, expecting the streets to be as quiet as the previous night. As we approached the bridge, though, a drumbeat began… and at, the same … Continue reading →

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