Tag Archives: Amherst

Web Magic and Billy’s 21st Birthday

Posted on 24/06/2015 by Angela

A few weeks ago there was a message on my answering machine. This was unusual as for once it wasn’t from someone trying to sell me green energy or trying ‘to assist me to reclaim mis-sold PPI’. It was from … Continue reading →

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The Destruction of Hatra

Posted on 08/03/2015 by Angela

Yesterday it was reported that Isis had destroyed much of the site of Nimrud near Mosul and had moved on to begin bulldozing the site of Hatra. Previously they had proudly published photos of the destruction of historically priceless artefacts … Continue reading →

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When Worlds Collide – How Weird Is That?

Posted on 10/10/2014 by Angela

When worlds collide it can be spine tingling… Today I had just such a moment. As anyone who has even glanced at this blog before will know I have sheep. Cotswold sheep… from the Cotswolds. A historic and rare breed … Continue reading →

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Sir Henry Cecil and Echoes of the Past

Posted on 17/06/2013 by Angela

Last week the world of horse racing lost one of its greatest stars with the death of Henry Cecil. The papers were full of comments describing him as ‘a genius’, ‘the toast of Epsom and Royal Ascot’  and ‘one of … Continue reading →

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