At the end of the 12th century, relations between the military and the clergy, whose cathedral church was sited within…
Salisbury Museum
On my last trip to Salisbury, I had the opportunity to visit the museum, which is situated in The King’s…
Naturelog: 30th March
I am lucky to have the Tarn next to where we live and so it has become my daily exercise…
Keeping going
We are pretty much on lockdown now except for trips to the shop, to get food, and walks in the…
St Marys Portchester
This church was built within the walls of Portchester Castle around 1130. Originally it was intended to be part of…
Portchester Castle
A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the…
Naturelog: 3rd March
The morning dawned bright and sunny and I made my way to the north west side of Portsmouth harbour and…
Sparkling Starlings
When I was at Southsea, I saw these Starlings. The combination of the sun and the rain brought out their…
Naturelog: 2nd March
A few days in Portsmouth and a chance to explore the large natural harbours that are found in this area…
Statues and Monuments: Salisbury War Memorial
The memorial, which stands in front of the Guildhall in the Market square in Salisbury was dedicated in February 1922…
