Tag: Georgian

Covid Diary 82: Warming up a 200 year old house

I’ve lived in my new house now for almost 2 years but due to being Excluded and without income or any government support, things that in normal times I could get done in weeks are currently taking years. My house is split into two sections. The original chuck of the house from about 1824 and… Continue reading Covid Diary 82: Warming up a 200 year old house

Phoebe Hessel – The Stepney Amazon who fought for King and Country.

I always enjoy writing about lesser known female figures in history, so often their tales are incredible and inspiring and at this time of year I often think of Women and The Great War. These days ladies can not only serve in the British Army but fight on the front lines and as pioneering as some… Continue reading Phoebe Hessel – The Stepney Amazon who fought for King and Country.

My instagrammable blue cottage

I thought I would post some new photos of the front of my new but ancient cottage.  it being outside, it is the one of the few things I have managed to get completed during the virus situation. It is still not quite complete but due to everything going on I missed a few planting… Continue reading My instagrammable blue cottage

Coronavirus Diary 43 – Self Isolating without electricity

My Coronavirus Self-Isolation took a step further towards feeling further like a solitary confinement in prison last week as I managed to get an electrician who was able to come into my new but ancient house. Initially I only wanted some very minor work doing but as is the way with things, it all escalated… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 43 – Self Isolating without electricity