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The Company of Trees
Thomas Pakenham's book, The Company of Trees, makes an interesting and informative read.
by frankbeswick
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Thomas Pakenham's book, The Company of Trees, makes an interesting and informative read.
by frankbeswick
I went to Anglesey to see my grandson and found a garden that I did not know existed, and I loved it.
by frankbeswick
Stiperstones Hill, the second highest in Shropshire, is a popular walk, but there are several legends attached to its heather-covered slopes
by frankbeswick
★ Editor's ChoiceTo understand Jesus you must realize that he was a mystery that theology tries to explain with varying degrees of success.
by frankbeswick
Memories of the age of steam are a precious connection with a golden and somewhat romantic age.
by frankbeswick
Running out of ideas? Preschoolers on a holiday can be really demanding. Here is a list of Easter crafts for them!
by mihgasper
The Christmas celebrations have layers of history in them accumulated over centuries, but also a spiritual and moral dimension.
by frankbeswick
If you want a taste of a classy town with an old English atmosphere then Lytham, Lancashire is the place to go. I had a lovely day there on Saturday.
by Veronica
Gardening is an activity that draws upon a wide range of skills and knowledge.
by frankbeswick
Cricket is a game played in the UK and many countries in the British Commonwealth,along with others.
by frankbeswick
The garden of Eden is an alluring and enduring myth, but what is the reality behind it.
by frankbeswick
Redheads are involved in many myths, some actually being backed with scientific evidence. Do they really feel pain differently than others, bleed more, need more anesthesia?
by mihgasper
Women have always gardened. but they first took on professional duties in the late nineteenth century.
by frankbeswick
Edith Stein died prematurely, a Jewish-Christian victim of the Nazis, but her philosophical thought is taken seriously by many scholars
by frankbeswick
Our local community have been busily knitting Alzheimer's Twiddle Mitts- me included.But what are they and how might they help sufferers?
by Veronica
Britain has been a well-farmed land for many years, but there are still wild herds in remote places.
by frankbeswick
If you have European ancestors they most likely left from here for a new life, Liverpool's Waterfront - Albert Dock. Take a moment to respect their courage and step back in thanks
by Veronica
The annual May Fair is an English tradition but are they dying out because the organisers charge too much, because people are too sophisticated or because of our English weather?
by Veronica