Tag Archives: yorkshire

Circles Beyond Time ~ The Enclosure

Posted on October 15, 2020 by

We had, quite unfairly, asked the company to dowse for the next stone we were to visit, giving them the simplest of descriptions. Following the person who was on the right track, we set off through the sodden grass in … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time – On Edge

Posted on October 13, 2020 by

We’d cancelled sunrise. Not literally, you understand, but what with our company, for once, being lodged across a swathe of miles and the weather being singularly uncooperative, it seemed unfair to drag everyone from their beds at some ungodly hour … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ Crossing the Troll Bridge

Posted on October 11, 2020 by

The first hug was a good one and was soon followed by others as we gathered in the car park of Fox House. I had arrived at our rendezvous minus my erstwhile companion and his absence was noted. “He’s not … Continue reading →

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The hidden courtyard of one of England’s best preserved castles ~ Caroline Swan

Posted on August 17, 2020 by

Reblogged from Flickering Lamps: It may not be the first place that springs to mind when one thinks of England’s great castles, but in the North Yorkshire town of Skipton a fine medieval castle dominates the skyline.  Skipton Castle, the … Continue reading →

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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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