Literary Britain

  • A Walk Through Forster Country

    A Walk Through Forster Country

    In which I take a walk through some countryside and have some very deep thoughts.

  • Bloomsbury

    Bloomsbury

    A walk around the London region of Bloomsbury, in which I find an interesting graveyard, get…

  • The Ugly, Lovely Town

    The Ugly, Lovely Town

    In which I attempt to understand the Welsh literary device of cynghannedd.

  • The Strangest Town in Wales

    The Strangest Town in Wales

    As a child, about 13 or 14 years old, I would sneak books from my father’s…

  • Happy Anniversary

    Happy Anniversary

    It has been a long cold winter. When it hasn’t been snowing it’s been wet and…

  • Clare Cottage

    Clare Cottage

    In which Mrs. P and I have a lovely day out in the countryside.

  • Honey’s Off, Dear.

    Honey’s Off, Dear.

    “Stands the church clock at ten to three? And is there honey still for tea?”

  • The Charles Dickens Museum

    The Charles Dickens Museum

    In which I have a quiet stroll around and am late for a meeting.

  • Map Update

    Map Update

    I have been on holiday for the last couple of weeks. The long, glorious summer holidays,…

  • London Pubs part 2

    London Pubs part 2

    In which I continue my quest to enjoy a drink in every pub in London with…