The Traitors Castle – Ardross Castle

We are currently watching (and loving) season 2 of The Traitors. Like many others, I have often wondered where the…

My Review of Ancestry DNA

After toying with the idea for some years now, I finally bit the bullet and purchased myself an Ancestry DNA…

Tintagel Castle – Accessibility

When planning a visit to Cornwall, at the very top of our list was Tintagel Castle. We were all so…

A Visit to Carisbrooke Castle

A trip to the Isle of Wight would not be complete without a visit to Carisbrooke Castle. This magnificent structure…

Knights Tournament at Scarborough Castle

English Heritage never fails to host the most spectacular summer events. August 2022 was jam-packed with historical events up and…

The English Reformation. Henry, Catherine and Anne

One of the most complicated subjects I have taught is English Reformation. It is quite often difficult to explain just…

Royal Birth Traditions

As the nation awaits the news of the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first baby, I’m going to…

10 Facts you Probably Didn’t Know About The Normans

Here’s a collection of facts that you may or may not already know about a fascinating bunch of people known…