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Blick Mead: Stonehenge's sacred spring
Archaeological discoveries near Stonehenge throw light upon the origins of this ancient sacred site.
by frankbeswick
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Archaeological discoveries near Stonehenge throw light upon the origins of this ancient sacred site.
by frankbeswick
To exercise political authority is a worthy task, but you need to be properly prepared.
by frankbeswick
Prayer can be mysterious when determining the prayer has been answered, and answers may not be immediate.
The restoration of Kew's temperate glasshouse has been a masterpiece of architectural skill.
by frankbeswick
Christianity has inspired a variety of garden designs, one of which is the Marian Garden.
by frankbeswick
While nature is for some traditional economists a resource for the economy, it is source of spiritual, mental and emotional well being.
by frankbeswick
This week I have had a short city break to Belfast. I tried to see things I hadn't seen before. There is so much to see and do in this lovely city.
by Veronica
St Cedd returned Christianity to East Anglia in England during the 7th C. This lovely old parish church in Chelmsford, Essex became a Cathedral in 1914. Look inside!
by Veronica
Yesterday's day out was to Pickmere in Cheshire, a beautiful lake and pretty village about 35 mins drive from here. It has interesting geography and history and a personal link too
by Veronica
Hansel and Gretel is a classic fairy tale with several characteristics which make it different from other well known stories. Let's check 10 most interesting facts about it!
by Tolovaj
Many English people are irritated that while Scotland and Wales have their own anthems, England does not and has to be content with God Save the Queen, the British anthem.
by frankbeswick
The Peterhouse ghost caused quite a stir in an ancient Cambridge College
by frankbeswick
Coppicing is an ancient skill that is undergoing a much needed revival
by frankbeswick
Parents and educators should enable children to choose their life rather than imposing career expectations on them.
by frankbeswick
The terms Sunni Moslem and Shia (or Shiite) Moslem are bandied about quite freely in the media. Understand their significance so you can understand the Islamic world today.
by Sheri_Oz
Asian common palm civets inhabit east, south, and southeast Asia. They like palm pulp, sap, and toddy. They make coffee, fur, meat, medicine, and perfume dealing super-successful.
I recently discovered the wonders of parsley and I want to get the word out about this beautiful and tasty herb.
by dustytoes
A festering shop window display in a London street has become a poignant, mould-filled shrine to 1990s menswear.