The streets of Illogan echoed to the steady clip clop of the old nag pulling Joseph’s cart. Beside him sat his old and dear aunt, Sarah Elizabeth, still unmarried at the ripe old age of 75, now destined to spend… Read More ›
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My great grandfather “like a rolling stone ….”
My DNA results were a bit of a puzzle. Despite showing the bulk of my ancestry originating in the southeast as well as the southwest of England, from census and birth records I appeared to have NONE from the southeast…. Read More ›
Imaginative Ancestry: Who were the Bal Maidens?
“My name is Sophia. I am 15 years old. I am one of 4 children, with two brothers age 10 and 7 and a sister who is 4. Our father is a miner at the local mine, and I am… Read More ›
Wine with History: The video and the book!
My new book, It’s Not About The Wine, tells of a 50 years journey that went beyond merely drinking the stuff. Wine opened many doors to us related to culture, philosophy, art, people and …… history. Here’s a short video… Read More ›
History Facts: #5 Transepts, Tombs and Turret Clocks
The Church of St John the Baptist, Burford, is one of the largest in Oxfordshire, yet hidden away from the throngs of tourists swarming around this ancient Saxon-Medieval town. Here are the most interesting facts about it: 1. The church… Read More ›
History Facts: #4 Anne Boleyn and The Cathedral of The Cotswolds
St John The Baptist Church, Cirencester, is the largest church in Gloucestershire and is often referred to as The Cathedral of the Cotswolds. Here are the most interesting facts about it. 1. The chancel was built in 12th Century 2…. Read More ›
The Two Doctors 
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