The Quest for England
I am in the tiny hamlet of Broadmoor in Surrey with my friend Matthew Holdsworth exploring another section of the Greensand Way, a long distance trail. In this two-part episode, we are seeking out the only man-made water fall (to my knowledge) in the county and the bargate stone 18th century folly, a 30ft tower […]
Today I talk to Peter Blee, rector of Berwick Church where there are some incredible paintings. The Bloomsbury paintings in Berwick Church are an unique and complete example of the decoration of the interior of a Grade I listed parish church in the UK by 20th century artists, Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell, and Quentin Bell. […]
I am taking a walk through Bushy Wood near Monk’s Gate, close to Horsham in West Sussex today. The strident pine trees dwarf me as I ramble along the narrow path. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are funded by people like you. If you enjoy them, please help me make more: Visit http://BaldExplorer.com […]
I am on the trail of Jack Buckland from Shermanbury who worked as a carpenter on the Mary Rose. He was a waster and soon became penniless and tapped his parents for cash. When his mother wouldn’t help, he decided to murder her! PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are funded by people like […]
I am taking a challenge today. Unknown place, unknown walk; what will will I find? I am in Dial Post, just off A24, in West Sussex and somehow I stumble into the Knepp Estate where they are doing a lot of rewilding. What will I find? Join me for the fun! ——————————————————————- PLEASE SUPPORT THE […]
Today’s Gallery Show comes from Shoreham Fort. The fort is a defensive structure at the entrance to Shoreham harbour, at the mouth of the River Adur in West Sussex, England. It was planned in the 1850s during a period of political alarm about a possible French invasion. Check out Shoreham Fort here: https://www.shorehamfort.co.uk/ The Bald […]