Research, Litfests and How to Make your Book Happen

Several months have gone by, and what have I been doing? I'm not sure, time goes so fast, but I have been researching my next novel - by doing a course in art crime and the illegal trade in antiquities - and it's fascinating, if rather sad. I haven't got to the art crime yet,... Continue Reading →

2 March 2017 5

Harvard House: no ghosts but plenty of history

Harvard House Stratford-upon-Avon. Remains of a wall painting on 2 plaster panels, probably from the late 16th century and currently undergoing conservation. Adjacent walls have been painted to show the original appearance.

‘the college agreed upon formerly to be built at Cambridge shall be called Harvard College’ (1639) On rare occasions, both locals and visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, have the chance of a glimpse at a slice of history. The history in question is Harvard House and although to my knowledge there aren’t any ghosts, there are... Continue Reading →

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