► THE BATTLE OF SOUTHAM.

Something I posted elsewhere ten years ago - thought I'd copy it here: Growing up in Southam, a piece of local lore I'm familiar with is that the English Civil War began not at Edge Hill on 23rd October 1642, but at Southam on 23rd August, where there was a 'skirmish' in which some soldiers… Continue reading ► THE BATTLE OF SOUTHAM.

► GLOW-WORMS ON THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY (18-20 June 2024).

Managed 59 miles along the West Highland Way, including a night walk, a night in a bothy, a wild(ish) camp and a pitch in holiday park with a very welcome shower. I don't think I'll ever go to Scotland again in the summer. I thought I knew how to cope with midges, but I got… Continue reading ► GLOW-WORMS ON THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY (18-20 June 2024).