To The Book I Didn’t Want To DNF
To DNF a book means you “did not finish” it. I have been expanding my reading selection and although I knew there could be some difficulties, I really didn’t want to DNF any books. You could say it’s because I’m…
The Library In The Moated Manor
Last Monday, I visited Packwood House, and I visited Baddesley Clinton. A moated manor with a library I fell in love with. Less than a ten-minute drive away, you could easily see two National Trust sites in one day. The Manor Of…
The Soldier That Restored Packwood House To It’s Tudor Roots
Packwood House is a stunning manor, restored to its Tudor roots by soldier Graham Baron Ash, its last private owner. The Manor Built, in the 16th Century, Packwood House changed many hands and even saw expansion. It was left to…
It Was Black & White On The Night // BAFTAs Red Carpet
The red carpet brought stunning outfits and it was black and white on the night. The 76th British Academy Film Awards, hosted by the brilliant Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond was truly a night of showcasing the amazing talent…
The Books I Read This January
I set 23 goals for 2023. You’ll know more about them as the year goes on, but I decided, now being in a better position with my health, I want more from my life. I wrote a post about some…
The Mystery Of The Eldest Sibling
Back in 2017, I joined Ancestry. Fascinated by genealogy, I decided to dig into my own. Six years later, and there is still one ancestor that puzzles me, the mystery of the eldest sibling. On one branch of my family…