Since the early 1920s people have been making their way to the battlefields of WWI. Some have gone in search of answers, to find closure and connect with a loved one lost, out of curiosity or a simple interest in history. The reasons are as many as the sites that may be visited. I have … Read more
I recently visited Bramber Castle, which sits a short drive inland from the coast in West Sussex just north of Shoreham. The Castle was built shortly after 1066 to secure the coast in the wake of William’s conquest of England at Hastings. It sits atop a high hill with excellent views along the valley of … Read more
It is safe to say that you haven’t really experienced Roman Britain until you have seen the Roman Baths at Bath. A site of religious significance since the Mesolithic, when the Romans arrived they immediately recognised the importance of the site and set about redesigning it to better meet the needs of Roman citizens. The … Read more