In response to the emails and requests that I have had from many of you I thought I would put together a little bit more information about Bibury with some of the familiar sight around the village. I hope you all enjoy these. Open any English passport and you will find an image of Bibury thought […]
In the first week of August each year on the Solent (the area of water between southern England and the Isle of Wight made tricky by strong double tides), The Isle of Wight hosts Cowes Week, one of the greatest nautical spectacles in the world. Cowes Week is the oldest and largest annual sailing regatta […]
Watch a video of the 2017 Beggar’s Fair held in Romsey […]
Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated of English writers known mainly for her six major novels. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Her books make interesting reading to those who enjoy historical novels as they give an insight into the British middle and upper classes at […]
About Fathers Day Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June in England and the rest of the United Kingdom Although it is thought that the idea originated in the USA and has been officially celebrated there on the third Sunday in June since 1966, a customary day for the celebration of fatherhood […]
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the social and horticultural calendar. With gardens designed by award winning designers and new plants, launched exclusively at the show, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show offers inspiration to all and satisfies the English obsession with gardening. There are 157,000 visitors each […]
To me, St Georges day conjures up a vision of the red and white English flag of St George, red roses, dragon slaying, Morris dancing and roast beef. But where did this start? Who Was St George? St George was a Roman soldier who protested against the persecution of Christians in 245-313 AD. As a […]
With Easter just around the corner we may think about eggs, rabbits, chicks, daffodils and blossom. All of which represent new life. Don’t forget your Easter Eggs buy here, they are selling fast. As a pagan tradition it is the beginning of growth and new life after the cold, winter months. The name comes from […]
It’s the first day of spring Today’s vernal equinox means longer and brighter days are on their way. From today we will be enjoying earlier sunrises, later sunsets, sprouting plants, blossom, and the lambing season is well on its way. Spring is a time where we go out with the old and in with the new […]
Mothering Sunday falls on 26th March this year –traditionally the fourth Sunday of lent in the UK. Although it’s often called Mothers Day it has no connection with the American festival of that name. Click here for inspiring gift suggestions to give to your mother. History of Mothering Sunday On Sundays in England churchgoers choose to worship […]