A Tour Of The United States Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC, is surely one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. It is not just a monument to Democracy but also a place of work where the government’s…
Overlooking The Normandy Beaches, The British D-Day Memorial
The huge beaches and rolling coastal countryside of Normandy where the D-Day landings started the final chapters of the Second World War in June 1944, are dominated by that history. There are numerous museums, huge…
Pepperpot, Arnside Tower And Woodland – A Silverdale Walk
A glorious walk near the village of Silverdale. Through Eaves Wood, up to the Pepperpot, beside Arnside Tower, and even further afield. This is a walk that straddles 2 counties: Lancashire and Cumbria. Plus, there’s…
A Visit To Arlington National Cemetery
A visit and walk around Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, was high on a list of experiences for me. Not in a purely touristic way of course but in a way to see, learn, respect and…
The National Cathedral, Washington DC
Little did I think that one day I would be visiting and writing about a cathedral where I talk about the Sea of Tranquility on the moon as well as seeing the Dark Side from…
A Walk Of The Washington DC Monuments And Memorials
I had the opportunity to spend some time in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. Of course, as part of my time there, I had to visit and walk around the city’s most…
Walks Around Castle Howard, Yorkshire
Castle Howard is situated in the heart of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A walk around and within the grounds of Castle Howard is a favourite that I have done time and…
The StarDisc Stone Circle, Wirksworth, Derbyshire
The StarDisc is a 21st century stone circle, a 40ft, (12 metre) diameter star chart etched into black granite. Sitting high above the Ecclesbourne Valley and Wirksworth village atop a hill, the StarDisc is a…
Peel Tower of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom
Peel Tower, also known as Peel Monument, sits high on Holcombe Hill above Ramsbottom. The tower is a memorial to Sir Rober Peel and erected in 1852. Walk with me on my journey up to…
Old Sarum: Historic Site Of The Original Salisbury
On one of the most important days in English history, 1 August 1086, all the significant landowners in England gathered to swear allegiance to William the Conqueror, marking the completion of his annexation of the…
Breedon On The Hill And The Exiled King
Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire is a beautiful area with some fascinating history, quaint old English pubs and the countryside all around is so beautiful with plenty of walking trails. Apart from the Priory…
A Walk Along The New Marina Pier At Dover
Take a stroll along the new pier at Dover in Kent and you will experience stunning and breath-taking views of the iconic and famous white cliffs – as well as a fab view of Dover…