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The Giant’s Song

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

“…Will you forge the straight track for us, old friend?” Merlin asked the giant. Ogmios’ eyes gleamed in the starlight. “Come, it is long since we walked such a path together. Stay close and have your children gather their courage.” … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: James Lingard ~ The Girl Who Disappeared

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

September 1933 Halifax, Yorkshire When the Norton motorbike skidded to a halt on the wet cobbles, Emily, an attractive brunette, sat glued to her seat behind the driver and glared at the detached millstone house outside which they were parked. … Continue reading →

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Selby Abbey – Dignity and memories

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

We were supposed to be in Scotland this week, revisiting a magical place. However, that cannot happen at the moment. As things are rather up in the air, I thought I’d revisit a past trip this week and share a … Continue reading →

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A novel look at Merlin

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

Jamie had gone to bed as soon as the others had left and Merlin had followed shortly afterwards. He was still considering the problem of the barguest as he undressed and threw his clothes in a heap on the chair. … Continue reading →

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A Cistercian Abbey

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

I spent much of my childhood within walking distance of the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, a place where history and legends seem to meld into a story perfectly designed to capture the imagination of a child. The abbey sits amid … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: One last wonder… II

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

It hits you as soon as you open the door… the towering figures of St George and St Christopher draw your eyes. On our first visit, we’d had no idea what we would find when we stepped inside, but even … Continue reading →

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Whitby Weekend: One last wonder…

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

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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A flying visit to Helmsley

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

On our way north for the latest Silent Eye weekend, we could not resist calling in at the Yorkshire town of Helmsley and paying a flying visit to the church. It seemed appropriate, as it is with our first visit … Continue reading →

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Like a Heartbeat ~ G. Michael Vasey

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Gary shares a moment from the recent workshop: This weekend, I attended the Silent Eye Keys of Heaven weekend workshop in the Whitby area of Yorkshire. Of this much more later….. However, the penultimate stop of the weekend was the … Continue reading →

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The King Once Came Here ~ James Elkington

Posted on December 7, 2019 by

Reblogged from Mountains, Myths and Moorlands, where James dangles a dream home before my eyes… Firstly, apologies for the delay in posting. I know it has been awhile – that is no excuse and I promise that I will post … Continue reading →

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