Last year I had an opportunity to visit St.Andrew's Church and the Hopper Mausoleum, which is quite close to home, but a place I'd never been to until then.
I spent a fascinating couple of hours at the site, which is still an active place of worship for people in the immediate, yet sparsely populated area. Here's ...
As the mists descend, cloaking familiar walks and pathways, the ancient oak doors of late autumn slowly creak open to let loose the spirits of Halloween. How about taking a moment to think about a few of the tales and myths that surround this annual celebration of all things otherworldly?
The first sight of Whitby is unforgettable. The silhouette of ancient Whitby Abbey perched atop the sea-beaten headland, is nothing short of breathtaking. And, after a coastal drive along the 'moor road' (A171) from Guisborough through the wild and wonderful landscape of the North Yorkshire National Park, the approach into Whitby is a spectacular ...
