Hit me with your best shot
I’ve been craving a shot at English Medieval Archery for ages so, I finally summoned the courage to venture forth and get in touch with the local crew at Dorset Medieval Archery. I booked myself an afternoon of coaching, ready to channel my inner Robin Hood—with the hope that I would avoid shooting an arrow…
World Heritage Day: Addressing Risks to UK’s Historic Sites
The global theme for this year’s World Heritage Day on 18 April is ‘Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions.’ The UK’s historical sites are interlinked with the nation’s cultural fabric. They have survived centuries of change – economic upheaval, wars, and natural disasters. Now they…
Georgian Grandeur at Saltram: My 40-Property Challenge
The next stamp in my trusty National Trust passport was achieved at Saltram, a beautiful Georgian mansion overlooking the River Plym in Devon. I’m embarrassed to admit that the first thing I did was fail to find the entrance to the property. In my defence, it was not well labelled. This hiccup also allowed me…
Langley History UK 