Turn in a slow circle, taking in the history that surrounds you, a timeline captured on stone beneath the watchful eyes of the owls. Between snaking wild flowers, attracting the love of insects, lies the story of the north. Meticulous in its panelling, we see the Romans, Bede and Armstrong
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On the Edge of the World
You stand, bracing yourself against the elements and just stare. You know it’s not real, this sense of a barrier. This wall may have stood for centuries, its stone so old you daren't touch it, yet the world continues beyond. Farmland, woodland, crumbling walls… Tales of the wild fill your mind, those thoughts of wilderness that have inspired many.
Bubbling Beneath the Surface
Standing on the stone wall of Llyn Celyn dam I watch the sun rise over the water. The mist is thick, clinging to the surface of the lake with mystical beauty that transports me to another place where natural beauty is more important than the man made world. Unfortunately, in this case, that is not the history of this landscape. This lake is not natural and the peaceful waters hide a multitude of sins.
Autumn Bucket List
It's that time of year again! There is the whisper of autumn in the air and it is time to enjoy the beauty of the new season. Here are some ideas to get you started on your autumnal journey...
Ecocriticism for beginners
In the most basic terms, ecocriticism is the connection between literature and the environment. It was born during a time of great industry in Britain and referred mostly to nature writing. These days it spans a great breadth of texts from literature to history, theology and philosophy to biology. It has been used to analyse … Continue reading Ecocriticism for beginners
Wild Rose and Pearls 