Easter in England
I don't know what Easter is like in your country. But I can tell you a little about Easter in England. We loved Easter when I was growing up. Me,…
Here you’ll find blog posts about England and English culture throughout the years. This includes present day culture, arts and music.
A crisis shows us what’s important
Modern life. We've all got a few things wrong - well most of us at least. It takes a crisis like we're in today to shine a light on these…
Digital St George's Day 2020
Digital St George’s Day 2020
St George's Day is coming in April. Now I know people don't often make a big fuss, but this is England's day - I usually get out to a local…
The most haunted places in England
Haunted places in England throughout history Whether or not you believe in ghosts or the paranormal, England has gained a reputation as one of the most haunted countries in the…
Giving something back
Nothing makes me happier than giving something back. That's why I volunteer on a local level and run this blog amongst other things. Giving is good for the soul. As…
What will your legacy be?
It's not something we want to talk about, let alone think about. Death. But, unless massive advances in science take place, it is coming to us all. I'd like you…
I keep buying books. These are my favourites..
I have recently stopped buying books. Not because I don't want to buy them or I'm somehow bored - how can you be bored of books?! No, but the reason…
Why do we celebrate Halloween in England?
Back when I was a child in the 1980s and '90s, the way we chose to celebrate Halloween in England (or, rather, our parents chose for us) was a little…
Autumn or fall? Which is better?
In England, we know this time of year as autumn. The nights are drawing in, it's getting colder, spiders and other insects are heading indoors and trees have turned beautiful…