Giovanni Castanga was born in Rome in 1521. He studied law and practised as a lawyer, eventually working for … More
Category: Medieval History
London Churches: St Martin-le-Grand
All that remains of St Martins is the road that was named after it just north of St Paul’s Cathedral. … More
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 as a protection against French invasion during the 100 years war. It is … More
Shrewsbury Castle
It has been suggested that an Anglo-Saxon fortification stood on this site prior to the arrival of the Normans. … More
Shrewsbury: Rowley’s House
William Rowley, a Draper by trade, came from the area around Bridgenorth. His family, however, had been recorded … More
Shrewsbury Abbey (2)
Some more views of Shrewsbury Cathedral
Shrewsbury Abbey (1)
Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury and a senior knight at the court … More
Rochester Revisited
Some pictures from a recent visit to Rochester in Kent
A view of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is located within a loop of the River Severn, which encloses it on 3 sides, close to the border … More
Rochester Museum
On a recent visit to Rochester, Keith and I visited the Museum which is housed in the Old Guildhall (1687) and … More
