Abandoned places are one of my obsessions but now I’ve discovered a new interest – abandoned boats! Recently I stumbled upon a shipwreck on the shores of Loch Linnhe in Scotland’s Western Highlands. I was surprised to see the massive hulk of a fishing boat stranded on the […]
Clovelly is a strong contender for the title of Devon’s prettiest village. Locked in a time warp, its charming cobbled streets, whitewashed cottages and picturesque harbour have changed little since the 1800s. The village was once a bustling fishing port but today it’s a sleepy backwater, a honey pot for tourists escaping the hustle […]
Grace Darling was one of the most famous heroines of the Victorian period in England. She was a national treasure, an icon, a heroine. Everybody knew the name of this ordinary woman who lived in a lighthouse on a remote island in northern England. Grace’s courage in saving […]