A review of a visit to the Igreja e Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora in Lisbon. A wonderful place to explore Portuguese tilework and marvel at the grandeur of the royal Braganza pantheon. A Monastery In The Heart Of Lisbon And just like that, we have reached the last in our series of posts […]
A review of the Museu de Marinha (Naval Museum) and Fragata (Frigate) Dom Fernando II e Glória. Together, this substantial museum and restored naval frigate give interesting insights into maritime life in Portugal. Naval Lisbon Lisbon was long the capital of an empire. It sits on a river estuary as it joins the Atlantic. Bold […]
A visit to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. This lookout point, rather lacking in introspection, ended up being one of my favourite sights in Lisbon thanks to a great temporary exhibition. Padrão dos Descobrimentos When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when in Lisbon in the autumn, pack in all your outdoor activities when […]
My first visit to the Lake District after more than a decade living in the UK had me thinking about our relationship to landscape and how it has changed over time. 2021: Year Of The Staycation I miss being able to plan holidays abroad. I really do. But a silver lining of the pandemic is […]
In Part II of exploring my recent Hadrian’s Wall experience, I will take you through some of the stops (forts and museums) you may want to enjoy along the way. Part I is here for those who want to read more about the history of the wall and the practicalities of walking it. Forts and […]
In Part I of this write-up of my recent experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, I give you a potted history of the Wall, as well as some practical info on what it’s like to trek along its 135 km (84 miles). In Part II we will look at some of the forts and museums you can […]
Hiding in plain sight, this small London museum is a wonderful discovery. And a guided tour is the perfect way to get to grips with the history of the Order of St John, and peek behind the scenes. The Museum Of The Order Of St John That’s quite a mouthful – what does it really […]
Something a little different today as we get out of London to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lulworth Cove on England’s South coast. The Dorset Coast – Important Natural Heritage I don’t always write about all the trips I do out of London. But when I went to a UNESCO World Heritage site […]
A trip just outside Salisbury takes us to Wilton House, a stately home which is still privately owned and makes for a pleasant few hours’ visit. Wilton: The Background On our recent excursion to Salisbury, the Salterton Arts Review also stopped off briefly in nearby Wilton. Wilton may now be overshadowed by its neighbour, but […]
Tips and recommendations for a short trip to Salisbury, ranging from the famous cathedral to forest walks. What Can I See In Salisbury? Salisbury is a historic cathedral city in Wiltshire, near the edge of Salisbury Plain. It is a convenient jumping-off point for sights like Stonehenge, Avebury, and the New Forest, but also has […]
