I have a reputation for breaking the rules. Though raised Church of England at boarding school from the age of 11 and in Chapel twice a week, it is unusual for me to make this kind of wish on my birthday ~ to find several churches in the East Riding of Yorkshire and chart a route between … More Wild & Full of Wonder: A Tour of Four Norman Churches on My Birthday
When the tears had dried on my cheeks, I was unsure if it was the grace of the ballet that had made me cry or some vestige of my soul that I had just seen played out on stage ~ for the purity of the ballerina who had died of heartbreak but forgave the man … More The Ballet That Burst My Heart Open One Glittering Night in January
Summer roses climbing walls and dogs jumping waves. The sunshine and breeze felt like gossamer on my skin on that late August day as we stepped onto the sands of Barmston Beach. Situated on Yorkshire’s East Coast between Bridlington to the north and Hull to the south, Barmston Beach is a wide expanse of sand … More What Happened Here? The Unexpected Story of Barmston Beach
You know how I’m always oscillating between the country and the city? Alcohol and non-alcohol? Bars and restaurants? And always with one running theme ~ green, eco-conscious and independent, usually with a beautiful verdant garden out the back. Those that I turn to time and again ~ to tuck up my knees against my chest and … More Oh, Just Sitting Canal-Side at the Prettiest Distillery in East London
My key for this evening’s fancies lies in a note I received not long back ~ a card from a lady dear to me, scribed in her pretty neat handwriting with a £20 note taped inside. Enclosed was a little booklet, a museum guide as it turns out. But it didn’t read like a museum guide. … More Scorpion Cocktails and Dusty Decadence At London’s Most Fascinating Museum
Have you ever wondered what’s behind the Inns Of Court? On a scorching hot day in July, I went behind the tight air, businessmen and swarming tourists of Fleet Street… Through the stone arches that beckoned oh-so-quietly with their private shadows… There is a garden. A garden so beautiful and large – well-tended – that … More In My Opinion, London’s Most Beautiful Gem Is A Garden In The Centre Of The City
Welcome To A Special Tour Of This Beautiful Brighton Ethical Boutique
Good Friday in the City
London’s Sweetest Secret Garden and Hideaway Café
Mudchute City Farm probably has the strangest collection of both animals and World War II relics in London,
A Hampstead Tale
Where You Really Can Play The Princess
I was thinking about what would make me feel better whilst nursing a slight (HUGE) hangover, as I’m sure a few of you are doing too, this being the first day of the New Year! And I decided that taking you on a trip to where I spent Christmas this year with my family would do the … More Cornwall’s Coast and Hidden Coves on Christmas Eve
‘The eeriest of places…’
I am just starting to my make my foray into the world of paganism and magick. I am still learning, and I know I have A LOT to learn, but I am happy in the knowledge that it feels good and natural to do it.
I’ve never been to Essex before and I have to say, after my little excursion last weekend, I’m so glad I did! I took a trip to Colchester and the town (and the weather!) were beautiful.
A Daughter of Nyx 