The Quest for England
On a recommendation, the lovely Julia and I visit Lakewood, a Woodland Trust nature reserve near Uckfield in East Sussex. Once part of the Rocks Estate, the mix of natural and man-made features at Lake Wood create dramatic and beautiful views. We wander around and take in the autumn colours, explore the carved rock tunnels […]
Today I am walking to Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs Way from the west. As I approach the famous earth work, hill fort or ring of trees, however you wish to describe it, the mist rolls in. Chanctonbury Ring once has a Roman Temple built upon it, but it is more famous these days […]
Over the years people have sent me various presents. Today I am looking at my coffee collection; the different ways to make a delicious cup of coffee. I love my instant coffee, my cafetière, the Turkish Briki coffee pot and my American 1950s Pyrex glass coffee percolator. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are […]
I was asked by one of my viewers, a long time ago, to film typical day and life of my antics. I don’t really have a typical day, so put this one together which combines a number of things I do occasionally get up. I do hope it is of interest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD […]
Today I am in the countryside around the rural Dragon’s Green in West Sussex exploring the wonderful landscape, heritage and nature. The autumn is nearly over and the leaves have pretty much gone. There is a cold wind and I have my warm woolly hat and fingerless clothes. This area seems to have a lot […]
You may recall that last year I started to tell stories I had found in an old book about Sussex on my book shelves. Philip Mercy, curate and author, wrote a collection of short stories in a book entitled, Tales of Olde Sussex. It was published in 1834. I made about ten videos and I’m […]