Images of Cirencester. September 2021. Cirencester is in the county of Gloucestershire, southwest-central England. It lies on the River Churn. “Cirencester occupies the site of the Romano-British town Corinium, capital of the Dobuni tribe, at the junction of the important Roman and British roads known as Fosse Way, Ermine Street, and Akeman Street. The walls […]
A long time ago I discussed Six Unforgettable Novels. This time it’s not fiction, but a brief analysis of historical documentaries. The six titles below represent the perfect combination of narration, visuals, testimonies and an explanation of history free from agenda or amateur dramatics. The first three on the list have each been watched around […]
Here’s my list of 42 books read in 2020 and a brief verdict. Considering the amount of work and chores I had to do last year it’s amazing anything got read. (* Indicates it has been read before.) Five stars Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, John le Carré, 1974Don Quixote, Cervantes, 1605-1616Masters of Reality – Black […]
Images of Cleeve Hill (near Cheltenham) and Bristol. September 2020. “At 330 metres above sea level or 1,083 feet, Cleeve Hill is the highest point in Gloucestershire and is also the highest peak of the Cotswold Hills.” Bristol is a city and county in South West England. It lies between Gloucestershire to the north and […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I reread the entire series and shared succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. The […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I am rereading the entire series and sharing succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I am rereading the entire series and sharing succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I am rereading the entire series and sharing succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I am rereading the entire series and sharing succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. […]
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis will be well known to many. A magical world of classic fantasy written for children, but enjoyable to any age group. I am rereading the entire series and sharing succinct spoiler-free reviews. If you want some background to Narnia – it’s all in the first book review. […]