Last Sunday, 28th September, I witnessed something unforgettable near Stockton, in the North East of England. It was a warm, sunny morning — the kind that feels like a gift at the start of autumn. My husband, who was born in Stockton 52 years ago, and I had come to see the newly restored replica of LocomotionContinueContinue reading “A Morning of Steam and Memory: Celebrating 200 Years of Locomotion №1”
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Beamish Museum
It was a crisp, sunny morning in late September when Laura and Glyn set out for a day of exploration. The golden light filtered through the trees, casting playful shadows on the road as they drove through the picturesque countryside of County Durham. The excitement in their voices was palpable; they had heard wonderful thingsContinueContinue reading “Beamish Museum”
the Orkneys
After our continental breakfast in the hotel, my husband and I decided to discover another archaeological site called Scara Brae. With our Tesla car completely charged, thanks to the app Pod found next to the Tesco supermarket in Kirkwall city centre, we started our new adventure. Disappointed with the charging point of Tesla in KirkwallContinueContinue reading “the Orkneys”
the Orkneys
Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkneys. After our first night in Kirwall, we decided to discover this town the following morning. Kirkwall is a bustling, busy town, but it’s one with a historic centre full of character. Officially a Royal Burgh since 1486, Kirkwall’s name comes from the Norse ‘Kirkjuvagr’, meaning ‘Church on the Bay’,ContinueContinue reading “the Orkneys”