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Michael Smith, Author, Translator, Printmaker
- Sep 2, 2019
- 4 min
Book Review: Hollow Places by Christopher Hadley
Hollow Places is a fascinating examination of how legends grow through time and yet have a basis in truth. A stunning examination of the leg
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Michael Smith, Author, Translator, Printmaker
- Mar 18, 2019
- 5 min
Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire - a wonder in the fens
Bolingbroke Castle is a special castle with a history fundamentally linked to the history of England. Built on an hexagonal plan, the castle
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Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
- Aug 12, 2018
- 3 min
The historic landscape at Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire
A description of the astonishing motte and bailey castle at Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, with its historic earthworks and man-made landscape
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Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
- Jul 22, 2018
- 4 min
In search of the De Veres - St Nicholas Church at Castle Hedingham
St Nicholas Church in Castle Hedingham, Essex contains a rich collection of Norman, mediaeval and Tudor work. Of particular interest is a ra
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Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
- May 23, 2018
- 3 min
The Mediaeval Graffiti at Anstey, Hertfordshire
Learn about the fabulous mediaeval graffiti at Anstey in Hertfordshire, including shields, helmets, writing and more.
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Michael Smith, Mythical Britain
- Oct 28, 2017
- 3 min
Great Canfield, Essex – a remarkable “hidden” Norman church
The church of St Mary’s at Great Canfield in the county of Essex is remarkable. While from the outside its windows and decoration give th...
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Michael Smith, Mythical Britain
- Sep 12, 2017
- 4 min
Stonehenge Tunnel - a denial of democracy in pursuit of money?
This morning we have had confirmation of the tunnel to be built near Stonehenge. After centuries of evocative journeys, from now on trave...
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