Coasting in Dorset – Part Two

A while ago (far too long) I promised a blog about Monkton Wyld Court. Here it is. Equidistant between Charmouth and Axminster (Dorset), the Court started out as the local vicarage. But with its Victorian gothic pedigree (built in 1848) it looks more like a stately home. St Andrew’s Church, which is just down the... Continue Reading →

Coasting in Dorset – Part One

I recently went on a short visit to Dorset (UK). It’s not a place I know well, but the area is bristling with life and history (and a few ghosts). Here’s what I found. Jurassic Coast The Jurassic Coast is England’s only natural world heritage site. The Dorset and East Devon coastline’s geology represents 185... Continue Reading →

Where there’s a Ghost

Great Britain is rich in its ghostly history. And wherever you go, north or south, there’s nearly always a white lady, or maybe a grey one. This mysterious ghost,  white or grey,  is often associated with a tragic event of a romantic nature: here are just three of the very many sad stories. But are... Continue Reading →

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