The Quest for England
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 […]
There are many footpaths in Sussex that intrigue me. Today I am near Petworth, in West Sussex, wandering down a seductive little track that I have spotted many times in passing. I have decided to stop the car and explore where it goes. Why not join me? PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are […]
Portslade Old Manor is one of a very few examples of Norman manor houses that still exist in England. It has been deemed a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and a Grade II listed building. Portslade Manor House was in use until 1807 when the new manor house was built. The old house was then used as […]
Eighty years ago, Britain was at war. The German U boats were targeting the food ships. England at that time imported more than she produced. It was essential for the British to start growing their own. Food was rationed. In today’s show, Julia and I, attempt to make 1940s pumpkin Soup. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD […]
My lovely daughter, Georgie, is back from New Zealand, having spent a year there. She took a road trip with her friend Amy, also a Brit, and lived in a car for a month. Georgie came in to my studio to tell me about her adventures and what it was like to travel 3000 miles […]
Today I’m taking a meander along the ridge on Older Hill, on the Woolbeding Common, near Midhurst in West Sussex, from the National Trust beauty spot to the trig point a little further round. I am keen to look at the autumn leaves and impressive landscape down in the valley. But dog walkers watch out […]