Tag Archives: shropshire

Caynton Caves and the Knights Templars

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

I don’t know about you but sometimes when I am walking in the country and come across small holes, I wonder what might be down there. Maybe the home of foxes, rabbits or badgers but I must admit I never … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged Caves, Caynton Caves, Crusaders, Friday 13th, King Henry II, King Henry III, Knights, Knights Templars, Life, shropshire | 13 Comments

John “Mad Jack” Mytton – The craziest man in history!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

John Mytton is one of those colouful characters that make history, especially British history such an interest affair. It’s always nice when one comes across someone who was totally nuts and I always look at them with a slight mix … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny & Humour, history, Life | Tagged Funny, history, Humour, John Mad Jack Mytton, John Mytton, Life, Mad Jack, Mental Illness, Politics, shropshire | 7 Comments

All about Attingham Park (and Croft Castle too)!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

Today my blog returns us to the green hills of Shropshire and our final full day of our holiday towards the end of September. We chose to spend our day at Attingham Park, a grand house a few miles east … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Travel | Tagged countryside, county of herefordshire, Culture, history, holidays, Long reads, national trust, shropshire | 3 Comments

A visit to Stokesay Castle and then Shrewsbury.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

Resuming with postings of my recent week long holiday in Shropshire and we are now at thursday. The floods and rains had subsided and we were in serious danger of seeing blue skies and indeed by mid-morning we were all … Continue reading →

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Ludlow and the castle

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

Our next day out would be focused on the historic market town of Ludlow situated around 7 miles south of our holiday cottage. We were almost reluctant to go out after enjoying a very peaceful night. We all felt it … Continue reading →

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A trip through the Shires – not a Hobbits journey

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Stephen Liddell

The more eagle eyed readers may have noticed that I have been away for a week. Traditionally I always go on holiday in the last weekend of September. Apart from my wife having her birthday during this time, the accommodation … Continue reading →