Tag Archives: Whitchurch

On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Shadow and Light

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

No visit to a rural village is complete without exploring the church, especially when these old places frequently date back to Norman times and beyond. Each one of them is not only a place of worship that has stood at … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Wood and Stone

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left the earthworks of Bolebec castle in peace… which is more than can be said of Oliver Cromwell’s army when they passed this way during the Civil War. The Battle of Aylesbury, between Cromwell’s forces and Prince Rupert of … Continue reading →

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On the Doorstep: Whitchurch ~ Earth and Water

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a lovely day. We needed to get out and about… get some exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. And yet, there we were in lockdown again. My own village offers few unexplored possibilities, so, instead of moping … Continue reading →

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Three faces

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

For November, it was a surprisingly pleasant morning. In need of somewhere to go to stretch our lockdown-cramped legs, we wandered to a neighbouring village to explore its history. Whilst personal preference may direct our attention to the ancient face … Continue reading →