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I was first introduced to the gentle wit of Jane Austen during my A Levels over fifteen years ago, studying the social faux pas, romances...

When it's autumn, I'll take whatever weather Mother Nature decides to throw us. Rain, frost, sunshine... as long as there's that autumn...

The Grange at Northington near Alresford, Hampshire. I visited this imposing building on a very grey, dreary day a couple of weeks ago....

Heading to a local National Trust property is always a winner when the parents pop by. My mum and dad live in Northamptonshire so when...

As I write this, the weather in the UK is in rather a tempestuous mood. With fallen trees, cancelled flights - and in my garden, broken...

As much as I like to "live in the now", delving into our great country's history is one of my favourite things to do. I'm fascinated by...

You may have started to notice from my recent posts that I love Sundays. More relaxed than a Saturday, it's my favourite day for a good...