The Bald Explorer LIVE at the Regency Town House with Paul Couchman. Paul Couchman invites Richard Vobes, Julia Hartley and Richard Suggett to his kitchen at the Regency Town House in Hove, East Sussex to partake in the making of a fabulous Georgian recipe – Pumpkin Pie. Find out more about the Regency Town House […]
This is the final part of my revisit to Kingley Vale with the lovely Julia. As well as the incredible grove of ancient yews at the bottom of the chalky hills surrounding them, other fascinating objects of of the past are waiting to be discovered. Burial mounds adorn the summit, granting a 360 view with […]
I have returned to Carshalton in the South London Borough of Sutton. I am seeking a Georgian Grotto. My helpers are again, Marq English, Emilie Champion and Maya. The Grotto, situated in the south-east corner of Carshalton park,was built in about 1724 as an ambitious design for landscaping in the park. The structure is now […]
Carshalton is a suburb of London in Surrey. Once a quiet village, now a busy through town en route to central London. However many features from the past are still present: The village pond, Anne Boleyn’s well, the old Fire Engine house and a Victorian Orangery. I am joined by a number of my regular […]
Julia and I are back at All Saints Church in Biddenden, Kent. This time we meet Brian Bennewith, bell-ringer and keeper of the clock. Very kindly Brian takes us up the tower to look at the bells, the clock and the amazing views from the roof. Join us for a delightful climb and inspiring adventure. […]
Revd. Alex Bienfait very kindly shows Julia and I around the beautiful parish church in Biddenden in Kent and points out some of his favourite historic artifacts. All Saints was built mostly in the 13th century, although there was likely an earlier Saxon church on the site. Inside we discover a collection of interesting memorial […]