Bitter Lemons in BellapaisAuthor: Shereena Lingiah
Category: TravelThe beautiful village of Bellapais, located near to the resort town of Kyrenia was forever immortalised in the 1957 book ‘Bitter Lemons’...
Historical Activities in VendeeAuthor: Lorraine Waddell
Category: TravelThe Vendee is a region with a rich historical past, and a Vendee camping holiday is an excellent way to discover the region’s rich heritage...
Whitby's History - Stranger Than FictionAuthor: Alan Moore
Category: TravelSt Hilda's Abbey, Whitby
Even as you bask in the sun on Whitby's sandy beaches, you cannot fail to be aware of the imposing and slightly sinister presence of the ruined Abbey, high on the East Cliff...
William Morris Tapestries - The Merton Abbey WorkshopAuthor: Angela Dawson-Field
Category: Home ManagementMerton Abbey became the powerhouse of creativity in William Morris designs, and at a time when Morris designs were at the peak of their popularity...
From the Foundation of the First Church of San Fruttuoso Bay - ItalyAuthor: Laetitia
Category: ReligionFrom the foundation of the first church of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte to the apogee of the Abbey
When one speaks of San Fruttuoso with someone who knows this splendid locality on the promontory of Portofino, few are aware that the complete name of the nuclear abbey of this little village is San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte...
Bath – Architecture, Beauty and HistoryAuthor: Stanley Headley
Category: TravelA vibrant city in Somerset, south west England, Bath is an idyllic place, steeped in history A visit to the City is always recommended if staying anywhere in the Somerset county and it’s not difficult to see why...