Well, that’s the first month of 2023 truly come and gone? Did you have a good start to the new year?

Throughout January and half of December, I had a dreadful long-term cough that seemed to have been prevalent. February is here, and I am back in action and able to get out and about on my travels. Thankfully, I had some material to use for my articles and was able to publish those listed below in January.

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Beckington - a Somerset Village

On September 10th 1663, King Charles ll, along with Catherine, his Queen, rode through this village. Another royal visitor over one hundred years later, on September 15th 1789, also passed through. This time it was King George lll and Queen Charlotte, along with three princesses, on their way to Longleat House. Today, I am in a Somerset village with a r…

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3 months ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Roland Millward

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Henry Shrapnel - a name in daily use

When researching for my exploration of the village of Wingfield, I came across the story of Henry Shrapnel. I decided to save this story for another day, and that day has come! Midway Manor lies halfway between Wingfield and Bradford on Avon, the driveway close to the Westwood crossroads. I have driven past the gateway with its impressive pillars many ti…

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2 months ago · 6 likes · Roland Millward

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The Attempted Murder of Emily Lister, Devizes

I want to take you back in time. It’s Friday, May 31st 1889 and it’s the Whitsun holiday. We are in Station Road, Devizes at the railway station at the bottom of the hill below Market Place. A young lady and gentleman are in a heated conversation, their voices often raised…

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2 months ago · 6 likes · 4 comments · Roland Millward

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The Lost Villages

There are many wonderful villages and towns to explore here in the UK. Did you know that over 3000 medieval villages have been lost? What happened to them all? How could what were once thriving settlements disappear? A few lost villages have the odd ruin…

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2 months ago · 5 likes · 5 comments · Roland Millward

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7 Things to Do in the City of Bath

The City of Bath is visited by over six million tourists each year. There is so much to see that many who come for a day trip will miss a lot of the beauty and history of this city. Much of the centre of Bath was built by the Georgians, and the fine terraces and crescents give testimony…

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2 months ago · 3 likes · 4 comments · Roland Millward

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My Favourite Period of History is ....

When I visit places, I like to find out about their history. Who lived in the homes? Who built them, and when? What has happened in the area? How did the inhabitants live, and what did they do to m…

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2 months ago · 5 likes · 11 comments · Roland Millward