Beating the bounds

These days we all have easy access to maps and our local administration is likely run by some sort of government office, elected or otherwise. That wasn’t always the case especially in the U.K. where the role of the church was hugely important. With churches across the whole country, it was important to know what… Continue reading Beating the bounds

May Day Origins & Celebrations

May Day is celebrated across the Northern Hemisphere as a Spring time festival and is more often than not a public holiday.  Interestingly the original May Day has a long history going back to Roman times though in many places this is now celebrated alongside or has even been usurped by the International Workers Day.… Continue reading May Day Origins & Celebrations