Despite being a guide of 10 years standing, I never used to go in the Tower of London very much. I don’t like crowds and I always felt having guide in an attraction was a bit surplus to requirements or something ‘anyone’ by that I suppose any guide could do. Thus spring and summer however… Continue reading The Executioners Axe at the Tower of London
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Oakham Stocks – A quirky remnant of punishments from the Middle-Ages.
A few days ago I went to see a dear friend of mine in Oakham, a little market town in the once abolished and now restored count of Oakham. There are lots of good reasons to visit Oakham and its nearby Rutland Water lake but one of the things I enjoyed seeing the most apart… Continue reading Oakham Stocks – A quirky remnant of punishments from the Middle-Ages.
Fenstanton Man – A Victim of Roman Crucifixion in Cambridgeshire
Last week a rather interesting bit of news caught my eye relating to an archeological dig from 2017 but for reasons relating to Covid, the findings which have only just been released. As I’ve mentioned previously from time to time, it is common practice for archaeological work to be carried out in the UK before… Continue reading Fenstanton Man – A Victim of Roman Crucifixion in Cambridgeshire
My offering of Christmas goodies! Books and Video Tours
I must be the most useless blogger the world has ever seen at least when it comes to self-publicity. Here I am with a new book that came out at the end of August and I’ve never even mentioned it AND it is an official #1 best seller. If I ever had motivation or ambition… Continue reading My offering of Christmas goodies! Books and Video Tours
Thomas Harrison – Executed whilst cheerful!
Whilst walking around the City of London earlier this week, I came across a sign that I had seen several times before. It had always made me smile, perhaps a little perversely given the circumstances but also as I admired the steadfastness of Major General Harrison… whoever he might have been. I’d always vowed to… Continue reading Thomas Harrison – Executed whilst cheerful!
Funny 1-star reviews are humorous but are seriously not funny!
The last week or two, I have received two 1-star reviews on Amazon, which to say the least is a bit disheartening. Everyone is entitled to their opinion I don’t deny that…. unless their wrong, ignorant, jealous or vindictive of course. Often these people cover all four bases! I have never had anything less than… Continue reading Funny 1-star reviews are humorous but are seriously not funny!
Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess
The name of Khutulun might not mean much to people today in the Western world but in an age when there is still much debate about the equality of sexes, gender roles and stereotypes, we really all should be a little bit more aware of. Living between around 1260AD – 1306AD and niece of the… Continue reading Khutulun – The Mongolian Wrestling Princess
Top Tips For Writing Fiction By Top Authors Part 1
For a change of pace as we enter Christmas week, I thought I would post the first of two pieces on tips for writing fiction by numerous top selling authors. You don’t have to be a writer to enjoy them, they offer lots of good advice to everyone as well as illustrating an insight into… Continue reading Top Tips For Writing Fiction By Top Authors Part 1
My First Ever Booksigning!
Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing. It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where I live. The shop does a lot of work for good causes and has a… Continue reading My First Ever Booksigning!
The Enfield Poltergeist
It’s Halloween time again and this year I’d like to tell you about one of the best documented and most irrefutable cases of otherworldly spookiness that shook London in the 1970’s and quickly came to be known as The Enfield Poltergeist. It centred around an otherwise unremarkable council semi-detached house in Green Street, Enfield, North London… Continue reading The Enfield Poltergeist
Stephen Liddell 