In this podcast I include extracts from my book A Very English Pilgrimage. The Way, like the other walks I have covered, abounds with history, geography and wildlife. For me, walking these ancient tracks and ways is enhanced by getting a deeper understanding of the stories to be found along the miles and hours of … Continue reading The Pilgrims’ Way: A Very English Pilgrimage →

In the last of this short series of podcasts I look at The Rose. There have been three inns or pubs of that name in the town since probably the Elizabethan period. And they have been intricately involved in the town’s development, serving as stagecoach depots as well as offering up excellent food and sauces … Continue reading A History of a Pub through Time: The Rose →

In this podcast (third of four) I will look at the fascinating history of the Roebuck pub in Market Place.

In this podcast (second of two) I follow in the footsteps of ‘bad’ King John from #Odiham to #Winchester.

In this podcast (first of two) I follow in the footsteps of ‘bad’ King John from Windsor to Odiham

In this podcast (second of two) I look at the ancient history associated with the Ridgeway as well as the wildlife and geology along this fascinating track.

In this podcast (first of two) I look at the ancient history associated with the Ridgeway as well as the wildlife and geology along this fascinating track.

In this podcast I explore the history of the Red Lion, Wokingham, from its start as an 18th century malt house to its role in the development of the Wellington Brewery and its links to bull baiting!

In the podcast (second of two) I follow the Saints Way down from Llanivet, past Helman Tor along the estuary towards Fowey. Along the way I look into the history, geography and natural world to be found along side this ancient trackway.

In this podcast (first of two) I explore the history, geography and natural world of the long-distance walk known as the Saints Way. Starting in Padstow, I follow the path up, past the monolith at St Breock Downs to Lanivet.