The last entry of Samuel Pepys diaries

Samuel Pepys’s diary entry for the 31st of May 1669 records that after doing his accounts he made his way … More

The Tall Ships leave Liverpool.

We are fortunate every couple of years to host the Tall Ships on the Thames riverfront at Greenwich, which is … More

King George the fourth succeeded his father, George III, in January 1820 although he had filled the role of monarch … More

Brings back memories of the only one I have ever seen in the wild during a trip to Minneapolis and … More

When the Courtaulds came to Eltham they brought their pet Ring-tailed Lemur with them. Called Mah-Jong, he was most often … More

Weybourne is a small village on the North Norfolk Coast. The church as we see it today is all that remains of … More

Cromer is a lovely seaside town on the north coast of Norfolk. One of the delightful things about the town … More

During the recent trip to Norfolk, Keitha and I experienced a day with 60 mph winds and driving rain. We … More

The 21st May marks a day that could have seen the history of Europe turn out in a very different … More

It is always great to find out about new places where you haven’t been before. We have spent a number … More