In rural Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is a relatively small town that packs a punch. General Impressions Bury St Edmunds is a genuinely charming town, with a few impressive sights. It’s a genuinely very nice place to visit, the only real problem being accessibility, though even on that front, it’s not too bad Public Transport … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds
Introduction The Grange Barn is one of a few medieval barns littered around Essex. It has been lovingly preserved by the Trust, to keep it’s century old architecture alive. Unfortunately, there’s little more to the Grange Barn than it’s architectural heritage. Quick Facts History The Grange Barn was constructed in the 13th century (making this … Continue reading National Trust Review: The Grange Barn 1/5
Poland’s capital, Warsaw is a modern, exciting city with plenty to do for nearly any travellers (except for those looking for a beach). General Impressions Warsaw was practically levelled by the Germans during World War 2. There was practically nothing left, and it was only inhabited by a few thousand stubborn survivors. Warsaw has gone … Continue reading Travel Guide: Warsaw
Once a centre of industry, Lodz (pronounced Woodtsch) has manage to recover from the slump it suffered when the factories shut down, and it is now a modern city well worth visiting. General Impressions Lodz is a relatively new city in Poland, having grown around the textile industry in the 19th century. In the modern … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lodz
The Tank Museum, located in Bovington, England, is one of the world’s best collections of armoured vehicles. Bovington is the training grounds for the British Armoured Corps, and the Museum represents it’s history, and the history of armoured warfare in general. The Tank Story The first, and main, part of the museum is the Tank … Continue reading Britain’s Military History at the Tank Museum
One of England’s two historic university towns, Cambridge is practically dripping in history in it’s medieval town centre. It’s impossible to turn down a street and to not see something interesting. General Impressions Cambridge can give you a little taste of what medieval England could have been like, with it’s old stone architecture and narrow … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cambridge
Introduction Coggeshall was at the apogee of it’s wealth and influence in the Medieval period thanks to it’s wool trade. This enabled merchants such as Thomas Paycocke to build houses such as these throughout the wool-rich parts of England. Now, they stand as reminders of such town’s more splendorous pasts. Quick Facts History Coggeshall grew … Continue reading National Trust Review: Paycocke’s House and Garden 3/5
Nestled on the estuary of the Tagus river, Portugal’s capital is an impressive city with grandiose architecture, delightfully detailed by omnipresent Azulejo tiles. General Impressions Lisbon suffered a terrible earthquake in in 1755 that left the city in complete ruins. The government at the time considered moving the capital permanently, but the king decided that … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lisbon
Introduction Sirens wail, and you run to the bunker. Britain has been struck by nuclear bombs. As a member of the Royal Observer Corps, it is time to fulfil your duty and spend the next 30 days locked in the bunker, transmitting information about the nuclear war. Once your 30 days run out, your grim … Continue reading English Heritage Review: York Cold War Bunker 3/5
Introduction Ancient abbey ruins, a world-class water garden, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is truly one of the greatest sites in the care of the National Trust. It was also the first National Trust site Tayla and I visited so it is close to our hearts. Quick Facts … Continue reading National Trust Review: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 5/5
We May Roam 