Clun Castle: A Shropshire Stronghold

Well it's been four months since my last post here, so apologies for the lengthy break but I finally managed to finish my Masters degree, get another year older and, more importantly as far as you lot are concerned, visit a few interesting places that hopefully someone out there will enjoy seeing some photos of … Continue reading Clun Castle: A Shropshire Stronghold →

The Three Castles, Part 3: White Castle

So this is it, the final in the three part journey through the Three Castles, done in the extremely academic and scientific way of "saving the best to last", at least in my opinion! Once more I will spare you all a lengthy introduction as, again, White Castle shared a lot of its experiences with … Continue reading The Three Castles, Part 3: White Castle →

The Three Castles, Part Two: Skenfrith

Well here we are again. I'll spare you all the usual preamble due to a 50/50 mix of everything I wrote in part one is still relevant, and it also hasn't been several months since the last post. That being said and done, it is time to just dive on in to castle number two … Continue reading The Three Castles, Part Two: Skenfrith →

The Three Castles, Part One: Grosmont

So I slipped back into my old habits, and have been quiet for about three months again, and again, terribly sorry! Truth be told I just hadn't found much inspiration. However that all changed a few days ago because I was dragged, kicking and screaming, out of my lair on a little jaunt across the … Continue reading The Three Castles, Part One: Grosmont →

Wigmore Castle: A Hidden Stronghold

I really need to work on my punctuality and have some kind of schedule when it comes to these posts don't I? Regardless, a couple of months after my last post where I may or may not have promised more blog entries (whoops) here we are at long last! And this one is, if I … Continue reading Wigmore Castle: A Hidden Stronghold →