Exploring Heritage, Landscape and Nature
A more personal set of videos exploring England, it’s towns, villages and countryside.
Today I am visiting a lovely church in West Sussex just off A29. I am joined by the lovely Cynthia Julian. The 13th century Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saint Giles; a rare 11th century gravestone and a simple Saxon font are present on the site. A yew tree near the north west corner […]
I recently made a video about my new camping stove and stainless steel mugs for making coffee on the go. Well, I have realised that I need a few more things to keep in the car for my excursions into the countryside. Join me in my studio to see what extra things i suggest, also […]
I have watched many a wild camping video where the host rustles up a meal while walking in the great outdoors, and I thought it was about time I bought a small portable camping stove so that I could make a fresh cup of coffee on my video walks. I have nabbed Julia to help […]
On a recommendation, the lovely Julia and I visit Lakewood, a Woodland Trust nature reserve near Uckfield in East Sussex. Once part of the Rocks Estate, the mix of natural and man-made features at Lake Wood create dramatic and beautiful views. We wander around and take in the autumn colours, explore the carved rock tunnels […]
Today I am walking to Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs Way from the west. As I approach the famous earth work, hill fort or ring of trees, however you wish to describe it, the mist rolls in. Chanctonbury Ring once has a Roman Temple built upon it, but it is more famous these days […]
Today I am in the countryside around the rural Dragon’s Green in West Sussex exploring the wonderful landscape, heritage and nature. The autumn is nearly over and the leaves have pretty much gone. There is a cold wind and I have my warm woolly hat and fingerless clothes. This area seems to have a lot […]