The Quest for England
What is it like to live in a Tudor cottage? In today’s episode I talk to Cynthia Julian about the timber-framed house she has lived in for the past18 years built originally in the 16th century. I compare that with the Victorian Terrace that I live in. Do you live in a period house? What […]
A mini series of videos about villages laying on the A25 in Surrey with Marq English and myself. Today we are in Godstone, a large village in Surrey with lovely buildings, a huge village green and a church that is set a little away from the main hub. Marq English’s youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaRQwNme2J_oyRIeh1WY61g PLEASE SUPPORT […]
Today I have a walk around the splendid rural church at Buncton, All Saints. It nestles at the edge of the north slopes of the Southdowns near Wiston in West Sussex and below Chanctonbury Ring. Built around 1070 it is a beautiful peaceful place to visit for a quiet contemplation. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER […]
I am sitting in a church and having a quiet contemplation. The theme is villages in England and whether or not they are finished. They seem to me to serve little purpose these days other than having become the ghettos of the well heeled. What do you think? PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos […]
First, no I didn’t hit him! Today I am at Burton Park with John Mayes, local historian, to explore the history of this ancient place. Situated adjacent to the village of Duncton in West Sussex, Burton Park has played a part in the local history from before the Norman Conquest. John and I look at […]
I am sitting in a church. I wanted to make a different kind of video. Today I am reflecting on the modern purpose of a church and the importance of keeping on using them. Get rid of the pews and put in books, desks for writing, a kettle and teapot. Keep them silent places for […]