The Quest for England
In today’s visit to rural Duncton, a village in West Sussex, I meet Canon Peter Cole, a croquet enthusiast. He informs how the game came to Duncton and of their amazing ground they play on. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are funded by people like you. If you enjoy them, please help me […]
I am back in the rural village of Duncton again with local historian, John Mayes. This time we are up on the second highest point the village has to offer on the sports ground adjacent to the village hall. From here we have a view to some interesting heritage features surround the village. PLEASE SUPPORT […]
Another ruined church? Yes, it would seem that in Norfolk there are the ruins of 100 medieval churches scattered about the county. In this episode of my exploration of Norfolk accompanied by Kevin Hall, we make a beeline for 12th century remains of this small rural church. What still stands is made from flint and […]
Kevin Hall and I are exploring Norfolk and the Broads. We have taken a trip to near Bullockby to look at a ruined church, All Saints, that was struck by lightning in 1762 and has remained in a state of ruin. A chancel building was later added in which the font, pews and other church […]
Continuing our explorations of Norfolk and the Broads, Kevin Hall and myself visit St Benet’s Abbey, the only one of its kind not to be dissolved by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Built into the existing gatehouse is an 18th Century windmill. The Abbey is situated along the river Bure on the […]
Kevin Hall are and I are in Norfolk exploring the Broads. Today’s walk is a long the River Bure taking in the beautiful watercraft along the bank as well as travelling for pleasure on the water. We also check out some of the amazing windmills on the route. I hope you enjoy the walk. PLEASE […]