The Quest for England
Today I am in Montgomeryshire and I am here to look at the splendid ruins of the castle that It sits high above the market town of Montgomery. I am joined by Harriet and Lola. Having been here before many years ago, we are keen to refresh our memories and learn more about the stunning […]
I have teamed up yet again with the lovely Harriet and Lola to explore the wonderful town of Montgomery in Wales. As well as the fabulous Georgian square, proud town hall, amazing views, we are hunting out two curiosities which fascinate me. The first is the Robber’s Grave with its peculiar legend. The second is […]
I am up in Shropshire to meet up with Harriet and her dachshund, Lola. We are exploring Shrewsbury Castle, originally a stronghold built by Roger de Montgomery and later reworked by Thomas Telford. I am keen to visit Laura’s Tower, or should that be bower? She was the daughter of Sir William Pulteney. The little […]
Today it is my pleasure to meet John Berkshire, one of the stewards of St Nicholas Church in Arundel in West Sussex, John very kindly agreed to show me some of the many curious artifacts to be found in the well cared for church on offer for the visitor.These include the curious witches circles scratched […]
Take a look at what goes on when we are not filming the Bald Explorer. The Behind the Scenes episode charts the week and explains in a light-hearted way the daily doings of the people behind the channel. I hope you enjoy it. This week I have been to Shermanbury, Shrewsbury Castle, Biddenden. Julia received […]
I am on the trail of the poor sailor who was set upon and killed by three assailants on the old London to Portsmouth Road in 1786. The murderers were caught and their bodies hung in chains for all to see on the hillside adjacent to The Devils Punch-bowl close to Hindhead in Surrey. Kevin […]