The Quest for England
The lovely Julia and I are in Brooklands Park in Worthing, West Sussex exploring the changes that have recently been made. Here is what the local council have to say about the place: Brooklands Park has the potential to become a “regional destination” – that’s the view of those who have worked with Worthing Borough […]
I am once again back in Duncton looking at the games played on the village green in times gone by. Stoolball is a sport that dates back to at least the 15th century, originating in Sussex, southern England. It may be an ancestor of cricket, baseball, and rounders, in fact stoolball is sometimes called “cricket […]
In today’s visit to rural Duncton, a village in West Sussex, I meet Canon Peter Cole, a croquet enthusiast. He informs how the game came to Duncton and of their amazing ground they play on. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are funded by people like you. If you enjoy them, please help me […]
I am back in the rural village of Duncton again with local historian, John Mayes. This time we are up on the second highest point the village has to offer on the sports ground adjacent to the village hall. From here we have a view to some interesting heritage features surround the village. PLEASE SUPPORT […]
Another ruined church? Yes, it would seem that in Norfolk there are the ruins of 100 medieval churches scattered about the county. In this episode of my exploration of Norfolk accompanied by Kevin Hall, we make a beeline for 12th century remains of this small rural church. What still stands is made from flint and […]
Kevin Hall and I are exploring Norfolk and the Broads. We have taken a trip to near Bullockby to look at a ruined church, All Saints, that was struck by lightning in 1762 and has remained in a state of ruin. A chancel building was later added in which the font, pews and other church […]