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October 2022 Posts

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Let's talk toilets

We all do it. We all have to. It’s common to all, rich or poor, whatever race, we all need to excrete what we eat and drink. It’s a normal bodily function and, in some societies, a topic that is not discussed publicly. Why am I writing about this here at Roland’s Travels…

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a month ago · 3 likes · Roland Millward

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Jersey Black Butter

Jersey Black Butter The island of Jersey is found in the English Channel, lying close to the northwest coast of France. It is a beautiful island that used to grow many apples. During the seventeenth century, 20% of arable land was covered in apple trees. By 1850, this had grown to 33%, and cider production was a…

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a month ago · 4 likes · 4 comments · Roland Millward

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Hidden Wiltshire - an interview with Glyn Coy

Listen now (19 min) | Hidden Wiltshire Hidden Wiltshire is where you will learn about places overlooked by many. Each place visited by Glyn Coy and his fellow Wiltshireites has a story to tell. It is fascinating how much history there is on our own doorstep, and as someone living in Wiltshire…

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a month ago · 5 likes · Roland Millward

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Lying just inside the Somerset border, less than 4 miles west of Trowbridge, we arrive at Farleigh Hungerford Castle. There are hundreds of years of history that this castle holds, and as I live just a few miles away, it’s time I revisited and shared this with you…

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a month ago · 2 likes · Roland Millward

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Where does the name of your town or village come from?

Listen now (23 min) | The Origin of Place Names Place names have always fascinated me since my junior school days. It was good to discover the books of Anthony Poulton-Smith and even more so when he agreed to be interviewed on Roland’s Travels podcast. I asked Anthony…

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a month ago · 2 likes · 2 comments · Anthony Poulton-Smith and Roland Millward

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The Village of Bromham

Bromham, a Quiet Wiltshire Village There are some places that I consider visiting, and I wonder whether I will find anything of interest to my readers. On the surface, the quiet and…

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a month ago · 3 likes · Roland Millward

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The History of Old Sarum Castle

Appearing out of the autumn mist and bathed in the October sunshine, I found myself at the top of Old Sarum Castle in Wiltshire. Exactly how long this imposing mound has been here or how it has been built over the years has yet to be discovered. We know it has been used at least since the middle iron age circa 40…

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24 days ago · 4 likes · Roland Millward